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WT16 UXC

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,472 mi
Last recorded74,472 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 UXC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,520 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 48,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,143 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 40,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,661 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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WT16 UXC is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WT16 UXC, 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 WT16 UXC registered?

WT16 UXC is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is WT16 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 UXC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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