2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · BU16 YBP
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/2016. Recorded mileage 56,980 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
BU16 YBP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 56,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
BU16 YBP Mileage History
- 04/05/201919,210 mi
- 03/11/202026,849 mi+7,639 mi
- 07/09/202128,527 mi+1,678 mi
- 07/09/202128,527 mi
- 29/09/202232,929 mi+4,402 mi
- 12/01/202333,885 mi+956 mi
- 03/03/202334,100 mi+215 mi
- 29/02/202446,100 mi+12,000 mi
- 18/03/202552,829 mi+6,729 mi
- 18/03/202552,829 mi
- 17/03/202656,960 mi+4,131 mi
- 23/03/202656,980 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 5,485 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
BU16 YBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (BU16 YBP) between May 2019 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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