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A1 UBW

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UBW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,173 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 93,172 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,403 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 85,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 65,244 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 65,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted & engine cover

Fail 7 Sep 2018 39,113 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted & engine cover

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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A1 UBW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A1 UBW, 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 A1 UBW registered?

A1 UBW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2015.

Is A1 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 UBW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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