2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · DC66 EBJ
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2016. Recorded mileage 85,013 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
DC66 EBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 85,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
DC66 EBJ Mileage History
- 28/06/202366,234 mi
- 15/04/202471,642 mi+5,408 mi
- 10/04/202576,486 mi+4,844 mi
- 31/10/202582,018 mi+5,532 mi
- 26/06/202685,013 mi+2,995 mi
Average of roughly 6,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC66 EBJ 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 (DC66 EBJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). 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.
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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