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HF66 UCU

2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,082 mi
Last recorded40,082 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF66 UCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake warning on dash

h/brake poor

Pass 20 Nov 2024 35,624 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 35,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 34,823 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guard's fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2022 34,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guard's fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 28,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,491 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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HF66 UCU is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF66 UCU, 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 HF66 UCU registered?

HF66 UCU is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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