2016 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · YF16 VDD
2016 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2016. Recorded mileage 55,801 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YF16 VDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 55,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
YF16 VDD Mileage History
- 14/03/202332,699 mi
- 07/03/202439,801 mi+7,102 mi
- 12/03/202547,541 mi+7,740 mi
- 13/03/202547,554 mi+13 mi
- 24/03/202655,801 mi+8,247 mi
Average of roughly 7,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF16 VDD 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 (YF16 VDD) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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- 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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