2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · DP05 COT
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/02/2016. Recorded mileage 19,691 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DP05 COT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 19,691 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
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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DP05 COT Mileage History
- 28/04/202216,826 mi
- 27/04/202318,338 mi+1,512 mi
- 29/05/202419,691 mi+1,353 mi
Average of roughly 1,373 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DP05 COT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (DP05 COT) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 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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