2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · CX16 FEF
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 10,826 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
CX16 FEF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 10,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
CX16 FEF Mileage History
- 26/05/20228,939 mi
- 22/05/20239,461 mi+522 mi
- 16/05/202410,354 mi+893 mi
- 15/05/202510,826 mi+472 mi
Average of roughly 635 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CX16 FEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (CX16 FEF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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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