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GU16 VYY

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 VYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 93,008 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,798 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 78,132 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2022 71,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,589 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,109 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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GU16 VYY is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU16 VYY, 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 GU16 VYY registered?

GU16 VYY is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is GU16 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 VYY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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