2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AP66 FZZ
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 55,637 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP66 FZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 55,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP66 FZZ 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 (AP66 FZZ) between September 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AP66 FZZ Mileage History
- 08/09/202125,705 mi
- 28/11/202234,793 mi+9,088 mi
- 28/10/202340,647 mi+5,854 mi
- 02/11/202446,507 mi+5,860 mi
- 21/01/202655,637 mi+9,130 mi
Average of roughly 6,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
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 LeaksModerate
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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