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M31 XKE

2016 BMW M3

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,606 mi
Last recorded42,606 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 XKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 42,606 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 3 Mar 2025 97,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 90,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 27,575 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,291 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 21,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 18,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel part of flexy hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XKE is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKE, 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 M31 XKE registered?

M31 XKE is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is M31 XKE safe to buy?

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