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M3 OUF

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,851 mi
Last recorded54,851 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 54,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,690 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 47,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,781 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 36,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 31,456 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 24,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 29,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,420 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounts slighlty split.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 22,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear shock absorber top mounts slighlty split.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S number plate bulb lense missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,534 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 17,475 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 13,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,261 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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M3 OUF is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M3 OUF, 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 M3 OUF registered?

M3 OUF is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is M3 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OUF shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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