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8 FXJ

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 96,257 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 76,745 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,797 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,750 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers restrict view of some component areas

Fail 12 Jun 2020 51,750 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers restrict view of some component areas

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 45,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 36,680 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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8 FXJ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 8 FXJ, 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 8 FXJ registered?

8 FXJ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is 8 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 FXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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