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AR08 MCC

2015 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,876 mi
Last recorded17,876 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 MCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 17,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 16,125 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 9,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 9,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 9,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 8,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 7,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 7,706 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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AR08 MCC is a 2015 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 41,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR08 MCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 11 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 MCC registered?

AR08 MCC is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is AR08 MCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 MCC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR08 MCC have outstanding finance?

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