2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · TGZ 8046
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25/05/2016. Recorded mileage 48,464 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
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TGZ 8046 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 48,464 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
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TGZ 8046 Mileage History
- 02/11/202243,605 mi
- 13/11/202346,167 mi+2,562 mi
- 04/11/202447,318 mi+1,151 mi
- 04/11/202447,318 mi
- 13/11/202548,464 mi+1,146 mi
Average of roughly 1,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TGZ 8046 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 (TGZ 8046) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 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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