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A6 NWH

2015 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 NWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,505 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 17 Mar 2026 75,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2025 66,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 66,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,796 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 59,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,889 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,821 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,047 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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A6 NWH is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 A6 NWH, 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 A6 NWH registered?

A6 NWH is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2015.

Is A6 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 NWH 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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