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A16 SSY

1997 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,895 mi
Last recorded107,895 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 107,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,983 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 107,983 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020
Pass 23 May 2017 106,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 67,479 miles

all 4 disc + pads

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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A16 SSY is a 1997 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 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 A16 SSY, 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 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 SSY registered?

A16 SSY is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A16 SSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SSY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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