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A15 XJY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,161 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut exposing cords towards the inner edge. Center tread on 1.6mm with a worn inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm with a worn inner edge recommend replacing very soon 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 61,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 54,193 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 30,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 23,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 19,685 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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A15 XJY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

A15 XJY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is A15 XJY safe to buy?

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