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RK16 PZW

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 PZW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 66,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,585 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 45,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 42,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,453 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 37,048 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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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RK16 PZW is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK16 PZW, 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 RK16 PZW registered?

RK16 PZW is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for RK16 PZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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