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YH66 ZRK

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,048 mi
Last recorded89,048 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 ZRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 89,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,891 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 72,618 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Retested in wet conditions- part worn tyres fitted

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside and engine

Fail 26 Oct 2023 58,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside and engine

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,691 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 7 Oct 2021 40,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,058 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 25,058 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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YH66 ZRK is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH66 ZRK, 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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YH66 ZRK is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2016.

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