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V33 TAJ

2016 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,435 mi
Last recorded61,435 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 TAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 61,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 60,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,486 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 43,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,921 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 20,852 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,669 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 13,090 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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V33 TAJ is a 2016 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V33 TAJ, 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 V33 TAJ registered?

V33 TAJ is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is V33 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 TAJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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