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AA04 AFA

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 AFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,992 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,062 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 65,062 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 56,498 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,438 miles

engine cover /under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,405 miles

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,951 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,995 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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AA04 AFA is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AA04 AFA, 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 AA04 AFA registered?

AA04 AFA is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 2015.

Is AA04 AFA safe to buy?

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