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Y19 PAD

2015 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 PAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,909 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 53,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,296 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 43,268 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 16,648 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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Y19 PAD is a 2015 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y19 PAD, 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 Y19 PAD registered?

Y19 PAD is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is Y19 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y19 PAD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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