2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · FP16 OJM
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 36,874 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
FP16 OJM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 36,874 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
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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.
FP16 OJM Mileage History
- 05/09/202231,278 mi
- 04/09/202336,874 mi+5,596 mi
Average of roughly 5,608 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
FP16 OJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (FP16 OJM) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 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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