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P55 SBP

2016 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,981 mi
Last recorded20,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 SBP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 20,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 18,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 12,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 7,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 7,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 6,511 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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P55 SBP is a 2016 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P55 SBP, 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 P55 SBP registered?

P55 SBP is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is P55 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 SBP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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