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AB11 LUG

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 LUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 107,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,759 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,346 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,350 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 25,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AB11 LUG is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 AB11 LUG, 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 AB11 LUG registered?

AB11 LUG is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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