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F8 OBN

2016 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,757 mi
Last recorded37,757 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 OBN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 37,757 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,018 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,197 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 16,930 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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F8 OBN is a 2016 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OBN, 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 F8 OBN registered?

F8 OBN is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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