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A29 MTP

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 MTP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,972 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 67,970 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 53,165 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,917 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,150 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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A29 MTP is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A29 MTP, 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 A29 MTP registered?

A29 MTP is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is A29 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 MTP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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