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239D581

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration239D581
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,482 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 74,482 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 68,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 58,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 34,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 24,539 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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239D581 is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 239D581, 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 239D581 registered?

239D581 is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2015.

Is 239D581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 239D581 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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