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G19 CJN

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,384 mi
Last recorded104,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 CJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,384 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 104,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 84,185 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,354 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 100,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,761 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 77,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Due to N/S/F sensor wires damaged (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

High level brake light partually inoperative

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various under body and engine trims fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 68,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,650 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside front tyre has small splits on the inner wall but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,008 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out on inner edge.

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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G19 CJN is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G19 CJN, 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 G19 CJN registered?

G19 CJN is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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