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ED61 BBS

2016 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,316 mi
Last recorded30,316 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED61 BBS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 30,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 29,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 26,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,827 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,706 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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ED61 BBS is a 2016 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ED61 BBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ED61 BBS registered?

ED61 BBS is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is ED61 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED61 BBS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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