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A18 XYH

2015 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,686 mi
Last recorded171,686 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 171,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 145,530 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 137,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 101,504 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 101,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 80,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,636 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 4 Sep 2020 49,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2020 44,619 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,508 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 23,508 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

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))

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 XYH is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XYH, 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 A18 XYH registered?

A18 XYH is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is A18 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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