2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · R17 HDW
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2016. Recorded mileage 67,040 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
R17 HDW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 67,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R17 HDW Mileage History
- 24/09/201926,084 mi
- 28/09/202031,367 mi+5,283 mi
- 13/09/202134,369 mi+3,002 mi
- 16/09/202238,019 mi+3,650 mi
- 20/09/202238,020 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202238,498 mi+478 mi
- 24/10/202347,831 mi+9,333 mi
- 23/10/202456,649 mi+8,818 mi
- 23/10/202567,040 mi+10,391 mi
Average of roughly 6,736 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R17 HDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (R17 HDW) between September 2019 and October 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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