2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · KA11 ORA
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2015. Recorded mileage 48,038 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2979cc
KA11 ORA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 48,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
KA11 ORA Mileage History
- 02/02/202237,829 mi
- 02/11/202238,129 mi+300 mi
- 30/10/202340,866 mi+2,737 mi
- 30/10/202444,220 mi+3,354 mi
- 08/10/202548,038 mi+3,818 mi
Average of roughly 2,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA11 ORA 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 (KA11 ORA) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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