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S21 YEL

2016 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,685 mi
Last recorded53,685 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 53,685 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 53,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2753519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 23,341 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 23,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 20,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 19,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 16,447 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 13,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 9,894 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))

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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S21 YEL 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 80%.

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 S21 YEL, 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 S21 YEL registered?

S21 YEL is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is S21 YEL safe to buy?

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