2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · OV66 MDF
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 70,318 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV66 MDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 70,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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OV66 MDF 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 (OV66 MDF) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken and dangerous as about to separate and fall out (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OV66 MDF Mileage History
- 29/11/202251,356 mi
- 28/11/202358,086 mi+6,730 mi
- 28/11/202465,228 mi+7,142 mi
- 28/11/202570,286 mi+5,058 mi
- 05/12/202570,318 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 6,285 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: 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
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