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SM65 ZSE

2015 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,265 mi
Last recorded27,265 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 ZSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 27,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 25,376 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 23,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 23,723 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 21,678 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 19,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 16,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 11,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 6,426 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 6,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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SM65 ZSE is a 2015 BMW M3 in White 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 SM65 ZSE, 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 SM65 ZSE registered?

SM65 ZSE is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 2015.

Is SM65 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 ZSE 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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