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A19 SDO

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,161 mi
Last recorded154,161 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 154,161 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 142,862 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 142,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 130,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 116,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,156 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,951 miles

front pads every low

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,544 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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A19 SDO is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A19 SDO, 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 A19 SDO registered?

A19 SDO is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 April 2015.

Is A19 SDO safe to buy?

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