2015 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · WH53 LAM
2015 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21/09/2015. Recorded mileage 77,737 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 2979cc
WH53 LAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 77,737 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.
WH53 LAM Mileage History
- 08/01/202256,419 mi
- 05/01/202362,018 mi+5,599 mi
- 05/01/202465,668 mi+3,650 mi
- 14/12/202468,445 mi+2,777 mi
- 06/01/202677,737 mi+9,292 mi
Average of roughly 5,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WH53 LAM 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 (WH53 LAM) between January 2022 and January 2026.
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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