2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 48 HSN
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2016. Recorded mileage 40,567 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
48 HSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 40,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
48 HSN Mileage History
- 16/02/202334,064 mi
- 17/02/202334,069 mi+5 mi
- 09/02/202437,303 mi+3,234 mi
- 17/02/202539,373 mi+2,070 mi
- 22/04/202640,567 mi+1,194 mi
Average of roughly 2,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
48 HSN 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 (48 HSN) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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