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A3 LAO

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,616 mi
Last recorded65,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 65,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,186 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,339 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and slight out of shape

Offside Front tyre 3mm and wearing on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 30,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

under tray fitted

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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A3 LAO is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A3 LAO, 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

How do I check the history of A3 LAO?

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What year was A3 LAO registered?

A3 LAO is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is A3 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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