2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · Y28 KJA
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2016. Recorded mileage 94,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
Y28 KJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 94,666 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: Below Average
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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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
Y28 KJA Mileage History
- 04/04/202262,846 mi
- 08/04/202369,306 mi+6,460 mi
- 22/04/202489,182 mi+19,876 mi
- 22/04/202489,182 mi
- 17/06/202594,666 mi+5,484 mi
Average of roughly 9,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y28 KJA 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 (Y28 KJA) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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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