2016 BMW M4 3.0L Petrol · PL65 OSD
2016 BMW M4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 42,195 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M4
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,195 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.
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PL65 OSD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2024
- 42,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PL65 OSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M4 (PL65 OSD) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PL65 OSD Mileage History
- 12/01/202239,692 mi
- 25/01/202340,674 mi+982 mi
- 25/05/202442,195 mi+1,521 mi
Average of roughly 1,059 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M4
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M4
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing Issues(Serious)
The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
- Adaptive Damper / Top Mount Wear(Moderate)
Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
- Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module Risk(Moderate)
The folding-roof M4 Convertible can suffer from blocked drains, wet boot electronics, or roof-cycle faults if the mechanism has been neglected.
- Coolant / Charge-Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M4s can lose coolant from expansion tanks, front coolers, or hoses. It is a common nuisance fault on hard-driven examples and should not be ignored.
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- Crank Hub Slip / Engine Timing IssuesSerious
The same S55 crank-hub concern that affects F80 M3s also hangs over the F82/F83 M4, especially on tuned cars making repeated hard launches.
- Adaptive Damper / Top Mount WearModerate
Stiff suspension, large wheels, and poor UK roads can leave M4s with worn dampers, noisy top mounts, or poor wheel alignment that chews through tyres.
- Convertible Roof Water Ingress / Module RiskModerate
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