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2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · JE13 ACH

JE13 ACH

2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 38,374 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2016
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,374 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
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Valid until 16 Jan 2027
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2016 BMW M3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 January 2026 at 38,374 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. The mileage pattern shows exceptionally low use for a ten-year-old performance saloon. From the 19 August 2022 test at 36,025 miles to the 17 January 2026 test at 38,374 miles, the car covered just 2,349 miles over roughly three and a half years, averaging under 700 miles annually. The four recorded tests span 2022 to 2026 with no gaps exceeding fourteen months and no rapid accumulation phases. Such low throughput suggests prolonged standing periods rather than regular daily driving. No advisories or defects appear in any test, so the record gives no direct warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody condition and subframe mounts, as the S55-engined M3 is prone to rear chassis corrosion and bush degradation that a pass with no defects will not capture. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic statutory upkeep current, yet the sparse mileage means consumables like brake fluid, tyres, and coolant may be aged rather than worn. Verify service intervals independently before purchase.

JE13 ACH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
  • 38,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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Known faults for BMW M3

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JE13 ACH Mileage History

  1. 19/08/202236,025 mi
  2. 18/08/202337,149 mi+1,124 mi
  3. 10/08/202437,850 mi+701 mi
  4. 17/01/202638,374 mi+524 mi

Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

JE13 ACH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 04:31
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (JE13 ACH) between August 2022 and January 2026.

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.

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