2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · PJ66 OOV
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2016. Recorded mileage 87,599 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
PJ66 OOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 87,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
PJ66 OOV Mileage History
- 25/07/202354,447 mi
- 28/07/202354,573 mi+126 mi
- 29/03/202460,598 mi+6,025 mi
- 15/03/202572,230 mi+11,632 mi
- 21/03/202687,599 mi+15,369 mi
Average of roughly 12,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ66 OOV 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 (PJ66 OOV) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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