2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · PR04 OVA
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02/09/2016. Recorded mileage 39,859 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
PR04 OVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 39,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PR04 OVA Mileage History
- 24/05/202227,895 mi
- 31/05/202330,834 mi+2,939 mi
- 16/03/202431,935 mi+1,101 mi
- 08/03/202537,298 mi+5,363 mi
- 14/03/202639,859 mi+2,561 mi
Average of roughly 3,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PR04 OVA 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 (PR04 OVA) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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