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2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,341 mi
Last recorded71,341 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 RP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,341 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,766 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,922 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 19,853 miles

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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253 RP is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 253 RP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 253 RP?

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What year was 253 RP registered?

253 RP is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2015.

Is 253 RP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253 RP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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