2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · HE03 DOS
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2016. Recorded mileage 69,456 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
HE03 DOS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 69,456 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.
HE03 DOS Mileage History
- 30/04/202248,213 mi
- 26/04/202354,311 mi+6,098 mi
- 30/05/202464,312 mi+10,001 mi
- 20/06/202569,456 mi+5,144 mi
Average of roughly 6,763 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HE03 DOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (HE03 DOS) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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