2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · EM55 TTM
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2016. Recorded mileage 89,857 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
EM55 TTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 89,857 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: 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.
EM55 TTM Mileage History
- 05/02/202469,368 mi
- 07/02/202469,368 mi
- 07/02/202579,456 mi+10,088 mi
- 11/02/202579,456 mi
- 25/02/202689,857 mi+10,401 mi
Average of roughly 9,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM55 TTM 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 (EM55 TTM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 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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