2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M3 GCO
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 44,426 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 GCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 44,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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M3 GCO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (M3 GCO) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M3 GCO Mileage History
- 22/11/202233,057 mi
- 22/11/202233,057 mi
- 30/11/202335,996 mi+2,939 mi
- 03/12/202441,629 mi+5,633 mi
- 12/12/202544,426 mi+2,797 mi
Average of roughly 3,721 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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