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A15 DMU

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 84,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT ( RECOMEND TO REPLACE A.S.A.P ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING SLIGHTLY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,862 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 76,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER UPPER ARM HAS VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play HAS VERY MINOR PLAY IN BALLJOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 61,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,710 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 38,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,342 miles

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

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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A15 DMU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A15 DMU, 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 A15 DMU registered?

A15 DMU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is A15 DMU safe to buy?

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