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Y3 OLT

2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,219 mi
Last recorded83,219 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 OLT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 81,855 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 75,926 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,572 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,580 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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Y3 OLT is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y3 OLT, 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 Y3 OLT registered?

Y3 OLT is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is Y3 OLT safe to buy?

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