2016 BMW M33.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
BMW M3 (2016, Petrol, 2979cc) — mileage recorded at 54,785. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2016 BMW M3 (M33 XAC), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2021 to September 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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