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F8 OAA

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,039 mi
Last recorded42,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 42,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 39,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 33,262 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 28,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 14,576 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four ….. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Worn On Inner Edge... (5.2.3 (e))

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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F8 OAA 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 100%.

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 F8 OAA, 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 F8 OAA registered?

F8 OAA is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is F8 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 OAA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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