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SC66 YLZ

2016 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,281 mi
Last recorded23,281 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC66 YLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 23,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 17,696 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 17,696 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 14,518 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 14,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 11,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SC66 YLZ is a 2016 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC66 YLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC66 YLZ registered?

SC66 YLZ is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is SC66 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC66 YLZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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