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505 LAR

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,548 mi
Last recorded73,548 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration505 LAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,772 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2022 47,294 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 25,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,293 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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505 LAR is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 505 LAR, 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

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What year was 505 LAR registered?

505 LAR is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is 505 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 505 LAR 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.

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