2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · PY65 LCA
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2015. Recorded mileage 55,787 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2979cc
PY65 LCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 55,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
PY65 LCA Mileage History
- 20/02/202448,454 mi
- 11/12/202454,890 mi+6,436 mi
- 11/12/202454,890 mi
- 09/01/202655,769 mi+879 mi
- 28/01/202655,787 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY65 LCA 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 (PY65 LCA) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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