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2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5050 UK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,481 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,365 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 29 Jul 2023 60,711 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,025 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 59,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 225.45.R 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre inner area slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2020 57,025 miles

Body under cover & Engine undertrays fitted

Front Wheel alignment recommended.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.45.R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just met. Appears braking system requires to replace . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 46,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 32,901 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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5050 UK is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 5050 UK, 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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5050 UK is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2015.

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