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KAR 71M

2015 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,878 mi
Last recorded56,878 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 71M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 56,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 51,328 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 46,196 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,465 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 36,569 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 30,358 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 30,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 29,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,701 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays 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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KAR 71M is a 2015 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KAR 71M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAR 71M registered?

KAR 71M is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2015.

Is KAR 71M safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 71M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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