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A96 DME

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,491 mi
Last recorded124,491 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 DME
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 124,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,477 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,535 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s

Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,154 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 52,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,423 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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A96 DME is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A96 DME, 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 A96 DME registered?

A96 DME is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is A96 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A96 DME shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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