2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M3 GCO
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 44,426 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
M3 GCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 44,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M3 GCO Mileage History
- 22/11/202233,057 mi
- 22/11/202233,057 mi
- 30/11/202335,996 mi+2,939 mi
- 03/12/202441,629 mi+5,633 mi
- 12/12/202544,426 mi+2,797 mi
Average of roughly 3,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M3 GCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (M3 GCO) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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