2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · X17 MEV
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 59,106 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X17 MEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 59,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
X17 MEV Mileage History
- 07/06/202251,168 mi
- 10/05/202354,783 mi+3,615 mi
- 07/06/202457,785 mi+3,002 mi
- 05/06/202559,106 mi+1,321 mi
Average of roughly 2,650 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
X17 MEV MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M3 (X17 MEV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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- 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
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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