2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AD11 SHK
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11/07/2015. Recorded mileage 48,422 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2979cc
AD11 SHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 48,422 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: Below 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.
AD11 SHK Mileage History
- 16/11/202236,124 mi
- 30/11/202236,154 mi+30 mi
- 30/11/202340,397 mi+4,243 mi
- 27/11/202445,168 mi+4,771 mi
- 21/08/202548,422 mi+3,254 mi
Average of roughly 4,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AD11 SHK 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 2015 BMW M3 (AD11 SHK) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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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