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WIW 38

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,756 mi
Last recorded63,756 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 38
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 63,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 59,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2022 47,786 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 255/35/19 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 43,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 22,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,450 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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WIW 38 is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WIW 38, 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

How do I check the history of WIW 38?

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What year was WIW 38 registered?

WIW 38 is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is WIW 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 38 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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