2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · BEN 21M
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 49,040 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
BEN 21M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 49,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
BEN 21M Mileage History
- 11/01/202221,494 mi
- 14/01/202328,211 mi+6,717 mi
- 13/02/202436,163 mi+7,952 mi
- 07/02/202542,660 mi+6,497 mi
- 19/03/202649,040 mi+6,380 mi
Average of roughly 6,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BEN 21M MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (BEN 21M) between January 2022 and March 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.
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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