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J44 RBJ

2016 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 RBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 72,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 59,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,098 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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J44 RBJ is a 2016 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J44 RBJ, 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 J44 RBJ registered?

J44 RBJ is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is J44 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 RBJ shows 6 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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