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V3 KCA

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 KCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,426 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jun 2026 44,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2025 38,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 33,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 30,365 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 30,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 27,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 22,115 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 18,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 18,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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V3 KCA is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V3 KCA, 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 V3 KCA registered?

V3 KCA is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is V3 KCA safe to buy?

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