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YG16 YWC

2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,705 mi
Last recorded51,705 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 51,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 47,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,507 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 30,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,240 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 30,240 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 30,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,382 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 27,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,998 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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YG16 YWC is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey 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 YG16 YWC, 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 YG16 YWC registered?

YG16 YWC is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is YG16 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 YWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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