2016 BMW M3 · 4,425 MOT tests
2016 BMW M3 reliability
2016 BMW M3s fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 M3 years (4,425 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- 7.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 45,633
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,425
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW M3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Suspension2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Brakes0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Lights and electrics0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.56%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.5%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.74%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.61%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.56%)
Other years
Every BMW M3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW M3 reliable?
2016 BMW M3s fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 M3 years (4,425 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW M3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.42% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.4% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW M3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW M3 shows 45,633 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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