2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · LD16 RYU
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 60,456 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
LD16 RYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 60,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
LD16 RYU Mileage History
- 06/10/202142,076 mi
- 07/10/202250,758 mi+8,682 mi
- 08/10/202250,758 mi
- 06/10/202360,456 mi+9,698 mi
Average of roughly 9,197 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LD16 RYU 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 (LD16 RYU) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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