2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 644 FAA
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21/10/2016. Recorded mileage 45,831 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
644 FAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 45,831 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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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.
644 FAA Mileage History
- 11/10/202230,924 mi
- 06/10/202335,933 mi+5,009 mi
- 21/09/202441,138 mi+5,205 mi
- 23/09/202441,140 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/202545,831 mi+4,691 mi
Average of roughly 5,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
644 FAA 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 (644 FAA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 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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