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VA16 EEH

2016 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 EEH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 68,527 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))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 58,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 CORRODE ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,778 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 38,775 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 29,443 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 29,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 26,046 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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VA16 EEH is a 2016 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA16 EEH, 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 VA16 EEH registered?

VA16 EEH is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is VA16 EEH safe to buy?

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