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J4 EFU

2016 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,865 mi
Last recorded65,865 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 EFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 65,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 49,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 33,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 30,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,178 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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J4 EFU is a 2016 BMW M3 in White 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 J4 EFU, 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 J4 EFU registered?

J4 EFU is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is J4 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 EFU 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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