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S9 MDG

2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,866 mi
Last recorded33,866 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 MDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 33,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 32,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 31,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,160 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 29,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 27,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed evidence of front brake hose rubbing on anti roll bar link , ok at present. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 26,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,881 miles

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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S9 MDG is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S9 MDG, 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 S9 MDG registered?

S9 MDG is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is S9 MDG safe to buy?

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