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YL15 ZVX

2015 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M341,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 ZVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,512 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,337 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 68,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,496 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,838 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 47,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YL15 ZVX is a 2015 BMW M3 in Grey 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 YL15 ZVX, 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 YL15 ZVX registered?

YL15 ZVX is a 2015 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2015.

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