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WV16 OGP

2016 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,145 mi
Last recorded45,145 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 OGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 45,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 41,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Offside Rear park brake weak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 37,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2023 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 30,108 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,502 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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WV16 OGP is a 2016 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV16 OGP, 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 WV16 OGP registered?

WV16 OGP is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is WV16 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 OGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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