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FA51 RED

2015 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,598 mi
Last recorded36,598 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 RED
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 36,594 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 28,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,233 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 19,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 12,761 miles

Under tray fitted

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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FA51 RED is a 2015 BMW M3 in Red 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 FA51 RED, 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 FA51 RED registered?

FA51 RED is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 24 December 2015.

Is FA51 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 RED 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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