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D12 SDL

2015 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,726 mi
Last recorded87,726 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 SDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 59,287 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,125 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,150 miles

engine pans

Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine pans

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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D12 SDL is a 2015 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D12 SDL, 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 D12 SDL registered?

D12 SDL is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is D12 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 SDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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