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AD09 YEA

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,799 mi
Last recorded128,799 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 YEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 128,799 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,327 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 75,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,655 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 62,649 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,590 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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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AD09 YEA is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AD09 YEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD09 YEA registered?

AD09 YEA is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is AD09 YEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 YEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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