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A4 RPE

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 110,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 162,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 162,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,241 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 150,915 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 86,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,311 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 126,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,685 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 68,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad down to 2mm

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,890 miles

Nearside Front advise tyre tread low and wearing on inner/ outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,117 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,467 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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A4 RPE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A4 RPE, 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 A4 RPE registered?

A4 RPE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 July 2015.

Is A4 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 RPE shows 22 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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