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CRA 166A

2015 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 166A
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 70,255 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2020 60,244 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,898 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,802 miles

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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CRA 166A is a 2015 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRA 166A, 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 CRA 166A registered?

CRA 166A is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 28 December 2015.

Is CRA 166A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRA 166A shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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