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A3 VTP

2015 BMW 430

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 43062,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VTP
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35X19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front forward lower arm forward bush badly cracked and bush worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40X19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front forward lower arm forward bush badly cracked and bush worn

Slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 3 Jun 2025 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x19 Runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,067 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 68,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 58,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,535 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,581 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,866 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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A3 VTP is a 2015 BMW 430 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 62,255 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 VTP registered?

A3 VTP is a 2015 BMW 430, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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The MOT history for A3 VTP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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