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A5 WAF

2015 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,095 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 92,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,531 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 84,447 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 73,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint slight movement

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,586 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,240 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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A5 WAF is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 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 A5 WAF, 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 A5 WAF registered?

A5 WAF is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2015.

Is A5 WAF safe to buy?

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