2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · DL66 DFY
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21/11/2016. Recorded mileage 42,612 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
DL66 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 42,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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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.
DL66 DFY Mileage History
- 01/11/202235,480 mi
- 04/11/202235,523 mi+43 mi
- 09/11/202235,529 mi+6 mi
- 01/11/202338,657 mi+3,128 mi
- 28/10/202442,612 mi+3,955 mi
Average of roughly 3,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DL66 DFY 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 (DL66 DFY) between November 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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