2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · HA51 HMS
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04/09/2015. Recorded mileage 70,531 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2979cc
HA51 HMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 70,531 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.
HA51 HMS Mileage History
- 15/07/202253,839 mi
- 25/08/202358,714 mi+4,875 mi
- 02/09/202358,774 mi+60 mi
- 04/09/202461,292 mi+2,518 mi
- 30/08/202570,531 mi+9,239 mi
Average of roughly 5,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HA51 HMS 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 (HA51 HMS) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 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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