2015 BMW M3 · 3,384 MOT tests
2015 BMW M3 reliability
2015 BMW M3s fail 7.2% of first MOT tests, 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 M3 years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- 7.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 69% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 56,314
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,384
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 66% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW M3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.7%
- Suspension2.6%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Brakes0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.57%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.35%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.35%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.01%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.09%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.8%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.71%)
Other years
Every BMW M3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW M3 reliable?
2015 BMW M3s fail 7.2% of first MOT tests, 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 M3 years (3,384 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW M3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.57% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW M3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW M3 shows 56,314 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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