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J9 PDN

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 PDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 96,647 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 126,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 85,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 122,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,666 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,647 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 114,198 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,668 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 109,723 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 99,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 96,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 90,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 87,018 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,930 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,208 miles

alloy scuffs

various cuts to tyre sidewalls

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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J9 PDN is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J9 PDN, 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 J9 PDN registered?

J9 PDN is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is J9 PDN safe to buy?

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