2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · LH66 AZB
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 47,508 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH66 AZB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 47,508 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.
LH66 AZB 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 (LH66 AZB) between June 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.
LH66 AZB Mileage History
- 13/06/202230,251 mi
- 19/05/202335,882 mi+5,631 mi
- 06/06/202441,244 mi+5,362 mi
- 09/06/202547,508 mi+6,264 mi
Average of roughly 5,772 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
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 LeaksModerate
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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