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AD15 BAK

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,360 mi
Last recorded183,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 BAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 183,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 175,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 159,385 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 159,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 79,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,903 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 57,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 34,089 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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AD15 BAK is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD15 BAK, 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 AD15 BAK registered?

AD15 BAK is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2015.

Is AD15 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD15 BAK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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