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227D708

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,432 mi
Last recorded138,432 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D708
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 138,432 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 138,407 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 121,178 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 121,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,912 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,738 miles

Central Front Fog Light Lens broken.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just Legal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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227D708 is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 64,004 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 227D708, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 227D708 registered?

227D708 is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 2015.

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