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OX16 FOT

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX16 FOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2024 71,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,608 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,326 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2021 48,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,560 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,444 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OX16 FOT is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OX16 FOT, 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 OX16 FOT?

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What year was OX16 FOT registered?

OX16 FOT is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is OX16 FOT safe to buy?

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