2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M31 CCF
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2016. Recorded mileage 57,840 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
M31 CCF Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 57,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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.
M31 CCF Mileage History
- 09/10/201915,993 mi
- 30/10/202021,892 mi+5,899 mi
- 02/11/202130,540 mi+8,648 mi
- 24/05/202341,252 mi+10,712 mi
- 23/04/202444,619 mi+3,367 mi
- 04/04/202551,165 mi+6,546 mi
- 06/03/202657,839 mi+6,674 mi
- 06/03/202657,840 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,531 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
M31 CCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (M31 CCF) between October 2019 and March 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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