2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · BA16 VYN
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 97,349 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BA16 VYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 97,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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BA16 VYN Mileage History
- 22/05/202384,037 mi
- 23/05/202384,037 mi
- 05/07/202485,972 mi+1,935 mi
- 05/07/202485,972 mi
- 04/07/202597,349 mi+11,377 mi
Average of roughly 6,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BA16 VYN 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 (BA16 VYN) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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