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MK16 JXU

2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,473 mi
Last recorded67,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 JXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,080 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,612 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,353 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 38,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,043 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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MK16 JXU is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK16 JXU, 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 MK16 JXU registered?

MK16 JXU is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is MK16 JXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK16 JXU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK16 JXU have outstanding finance?

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