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TOM 162Y

2015 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 162Y
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 88,029 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,576 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,444 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,439 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 25,665 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 23,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,980 miles

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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TOM 162Y is a 2015 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TOM 162Y, 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 TOM 162Y registered?

TOM 162Y is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is TOM 162Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 162Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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