2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AR08 MCC
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 17,876 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AR08 MCC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 17,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AR08 MCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW M3 (AR08 MCC) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AR08 MCC Mileage History
- 06/12/20229,965 mi
- 06/11/202316,125 mi+6,160 mi
- 13/02/202517,876 mi+1,751 mi
Average of roughly 3,611 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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