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SA16 SBG

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 SBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 49,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 45,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 41,884 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 41,850 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,843 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 30,833 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,884 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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SA16 SBG is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black 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 SA16 SBG, 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 SA16 SBG registered?

SA16 SBG is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is SA16 SBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 SBG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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