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M31 FTM

2016 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,959 mi
Last recorded38,959 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 FTM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 38,959 miles

Under vehicle covers

Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,048 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 32,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 18,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 16,725 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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M31 FTM is a 2016 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M31 FTM, 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 M31 FTM registered?

M31 FTM is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is M31 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 FTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M31 FTM have outstanding finance?

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