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2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M3 GCO

M3 GCO

2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 44,426 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 44,426 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently sits in a good mechanical state. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard recently. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. There is a consistent pattern of usage shown between 2019 and 2025, where the car covered roughly 23,000 miles over six years. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components. The 2020 test noted deteriorated front tyres, which is a common occurrence for vehicles that remain stationary for extended periods. Specific attention should be paid to the failure recorded in November 2022 at 33,057 miles, where the engine malfunction indicator light was inoperative. Although this was rectified and the car passed subsequent tests, a buyer should verify that the diagnostic system remains fully functional and no hidden fault codes persist. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should also check for dry rot on tyres and perished suspension bushes or seals, as these components often age more through time than through distance driven. The lack of structural corrosion or brake advisories in the history suggests the chassis has been well-protected from the elements.

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 Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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M3 GCO Mileage History

  1. 22/11/202233,057 mi
  2. 22/11/202233,057 mi
  3. 30/11/202335,996 mi+2,939 mi
  4. 03/12/202441,629 mi+5,633 mi
  5. 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

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 10:31
MOT Analysis

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.

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