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M321 CPT

2016 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,564 mi
Last recorded33,564 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 CPT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 33,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 33,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2653020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 29,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 27,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 27,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 22,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 22,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 18,403 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,507 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 12,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 7,214 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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M321 CPT is a 2016 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M321 CPT, 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 M321 CPT registered?

M321 CPT is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is M321 CPT safe to buy?

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