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M3 BFO

2016 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,689 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 82,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,021 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 74,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,363 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 66,363 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,187 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 56,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 56,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 36,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,926 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 33,838 miles

Emissions not tested due to cats been removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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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M3 BFO is a 2016 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M3 BFO, 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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M3 BFO is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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