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318 U

2015 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,091 mi
Last recorded29,091 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration318 U
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 29,091 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,991 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 24,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 22,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 15,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 6,103 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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318 U is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 318 U, 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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How do I check the history of 318 U?

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What year was 318 U registered?

318 U is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is 318 U safe to buy?

The MOT history for 318 U shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 318 U have outstanding finance?

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