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EX66 ZFS

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,575 mi
Last recorded28,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 ZFS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 28,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 28,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 24,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 23,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 15,766 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 15,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 15,721 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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EX66 ZFS is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX66 ZFS, 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 EX66 ZFS registered?

EX66 ZFS is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is EX66 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX66 ZFS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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