2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · ET16 HVM
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 59,764 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
ET16 HVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 59,764 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: 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.
ET16 HVM Mileage History
- 17/06/202220,884 mi
- 05/06/202329,653 mi+8,769 mi
- 17/02/202435,774 mi+6,121 mi
- 10/02/202550,920 mi+15,146 mi
- 20/02/202659,764 mi+8,844 mi
Average of roughly 10,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ET16 HVM 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 (ET16 HVM) between June 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 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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