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89 APT

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,751 mi
Last recorded111,751 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 APT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 84,632 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,560 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 40,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 36,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,037 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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89 APT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 89 APT, 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 89 APT registered?

89 APT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2015.

Is 89 APT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 APT 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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