2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · YA65 WZD
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22/01/2016. Recorded mileage 34,207 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
YA65 WZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 34,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
YA65 WZD Mileage History
- 17/08/202332,540 mi
- 22/03/202432,639 mi+99 mi
- 25/03/202432,663 mi+24 mi
- 15/02/202533,557 mi+894 mi
- 09/04/202634,207 mi+650 mi
Average of roughly 631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA65 WZD 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 (YA65 WZD) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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