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MY61 MMA

2016 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,626 mi
Last recorded68,626 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY61 MMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 68,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 65,632 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Tyre has had the tread recut and offside front (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 56,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,088 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 40,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 30,633 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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MY61 MMA is a 2016 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MY61 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY61 MMA registered?

MY61 MMA is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is MY61 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY61 MMA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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