2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · FW14 SON
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08/06/2016. Recorded mileage 75,826 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 3000cc
FW14 SON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 75,826 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.
FW14 SON Mileage History
- 10/08/202230,053 mi
- 14/03/202330,685 mi+632 mi
- 08/03/202446,883 mi+16,198 mi
- 11/04/202563,298 mi+16,415 mi
- 10/04/202675,826 mi+12,528 mi
Average of roughly 12,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FW14 SON 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 (FW14 SON) between August 2022 and April 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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