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AB08 DRB

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DRB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,315 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 113,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,726 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,224 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,314 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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AB08 DRB is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 AB08 DRB, 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 AB08 DRB registered?

AB08 DRB is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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