2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · BJ66 RYT
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2016. Recorded mileage 36,593 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
BJ66 RYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 36,593 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: Below Average
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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.
BJ66 RYT Mileage History
- 27/07/202224,321 mi
- 24/08/202329,503 mi+5,182 mi
- 05/09/202433,413 mi+3,910 mi
- 16/09/202433,431 mi+18 mi
- 17/09/202536,593 mi+3,162 mi
Average of roughly 3,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ66 RYT 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 (BJ66 RYT) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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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