2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AVA 13Y
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15/01/2015. Recorded mileage 54,906 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2979cc
AVA 13Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 54,906 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.
AVA 13Y Mileage History
- 30/03/202211,880 mi
- 10/08/202326,159 mi+14,279 mi
- 11/08/202326,162 mi+3 mi
- 06/02/202541,704 mi+15,542 mi
- 02/02/202654,906 mi+13,202 mi
Average of roughly 11,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AVA 13Y 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 (AVA 13Y) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 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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