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SCA 17E

2015 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,262 mi
Last recorded60,262 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 17E
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,798 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower fronts arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 36,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,861 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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SCA 17E is a 2015 BMW M3 in White 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 SCA 17E, 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 SCA 17E registered?

SCA 17E is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2015.

Is SCA 17E safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCA 17E 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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