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MV16 MMA

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV16 MMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,755 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,274 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,111 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,025 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,851 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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MV16 MMA is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MV16 MMA, 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 MV16 MMA registered?

MV16 MMA is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is MV16 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV16 MMA shows 9 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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