2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · CE66 COU
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 72,040 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
CE66 COU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 72,040 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
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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CE66 COU Mileage History
- 23/03/202254,915 mi
- 29/03/202358,410 mi+3,495 mi
- 30/03/202466,079 mi+7,669 mi
- 01/04/202572,031 mi+5,952 mi
- 02/04/202572,040 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE66 COU 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 (CE66 COU) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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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