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EY16 OSW

2016 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 OSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 64,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 58,242 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 58,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 51,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 39,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,825 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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EY16 OSW is a 2016 BMW M3 in White 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 EY16 OSW, 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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What year was EY16 OSW registered?

EY16 OSW is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is EY16 OSW safe to buy?

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