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A8 MSK

2015 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,879 mi
Last recorded39,879 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MSK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,879 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 37,507 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 34,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 30,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking tread area dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking tread area dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking tread area dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nsf tyre has wear outer shoulder 2015 dot code

Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear outer part of tread but it is secondary tread dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2014 dot code is cracking in the tread area also has slight wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear on outer part of tread but is secondary tread dot code 2015 is also cracking in the tread gaps (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2014 dot code is cracking in the tread area also has slight wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres 225 40 r 19 89 y run flat type

rear tyres 255 35 r 19 92 y run flat type

Fail 18 Aug 2021 26,518 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear outer part of tread but it is secondary tread dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2014 dot code is cracking in the tread area also has slight wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear on outer part of tread but is secondary tread dot code 2015 is also cracking in the tread gaps (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2014 dot code is cracking in the tread area also has slight wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres 225 40 r 19 89 y run flat type

rear tyres 255 35 r 19 92 y run flat type

Pass 17 Aug 2020 20,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,368 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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A8 MSK is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 A8 MSK, 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 A8 MSK registered?

A8 MSK is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is A8 MSK safe to buy?

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