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PM12 LAN

2015 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM12 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 65,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 56,315 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 56,315 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,866 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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PM12 LAN is a 2015 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PM12 LAN, 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 PM12 LAN registered?

PM12 LAN is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is PM12 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM12 LAN shows 10 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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