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BAN 157R

2015 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 157R
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,031 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 48,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,473 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 25,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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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BAN 157R is a 2015 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BAN 157R, 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 BAN 157R registered?

BAN 157R is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BAN 157R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAN 157R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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