2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · B3 YEX
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20/08/2016. Recorded mileage 63,427 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
B3 YEX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 63,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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.
B3 YEX Mileage History
- 03/07/201937,208 mi
- 19/03/202143,615 mi+6,407 mi
- 27/05/202248,464 mi+4,849 mi
- 24/06/202353,462 mi+4,998 mi
- 05/07/202456,264 mi+2,802 mi
- 17/07/202560,995 mi+4,731 mi
- 15/07/202663,427 mi+2,432 mi
Average of roughly 3,728 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
B3 YEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (B3 YEX) between July 2019 and July 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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