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MUI 229

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 229
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 59,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 50,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 35,774 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,884 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 13,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 12,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,069 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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MUI 229 is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUI 229, 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

How do I check the history of MUI 229?

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What year was MUI 229 registered?

MUI 229 is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MUI 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUI 229 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUI 229 have outstanding finance?

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