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AA64 TAY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA64 TAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 106,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 106,182 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 99,900 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 99,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,935 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,920 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,792 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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AA64 TAY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA64 TAY, 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 AA64 TAY registered?

AA64 TAY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2015.

Is AA64 TAY safe to buy?

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