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UGZ 5697

2015 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGZ 5697
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 94,061 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drivetrain fault

Fail 25 Apr 2025 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drivetrain fault

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,942 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 61,561 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 35,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,392 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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UGZ 5697 is a 2015 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UGZ 5697, 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 UGZ 5697 registered?

UGZ 5697 is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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