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A18 XLE

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XLE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 70,637 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 44,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail to tread

Offside Rear tyre has cut to tread no cord showing

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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A18 XLE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A18 XLE, 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 A18 XLE registered?

A18 XLE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is A18 XLE safe to buy?

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