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EF16 UFD

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,084 mi
Last recorded36,084 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 UFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 36,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 32,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 30,918 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 30,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 30,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2022 28,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 25,194 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 22,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 20,142 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 16,984 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 16,976 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

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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EF16 UFD is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF16 UFD, 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.

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What year was EF16 UFD registered?

EF16 UFD is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is EF16 UFD safe to buy?

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