2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · LP16 LML
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2016. Recorded mileage 53,308 miles. MOT valid until 21/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
LP16 LML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 53,308 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
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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LP16 LML Mileage History
- 19/07/202241,981 mi
- 10/03/202342,455 mi+474 mi
- 06/03/202444,956 mi+2,501 mi
- 10/03/202551,303 mi+6,347 mi
- 22/12/202553,308 mi+2,005 mi
Average of roughly 3,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP16 LML 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 (LP16 LML) between July 2022 and December 2025.
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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