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AD15 PNV

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 PNV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 112,017 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 112,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,151 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 97,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,784 miles

all 4 brake discs worn

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 May 2022 66,084 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 66,084 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 46,055 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

child seat insecurely fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,045 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 PNV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 PNV, 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 PNV registered?

AD15 PNV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2015.

Is AD15 PNV safe to buy?

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