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AE15 EPN

2015 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,490 mi
Last recorded179,490 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 EPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 179,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 177,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 170,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 158,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 134,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 130,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 110,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,277 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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AE15 EPN is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AE15 EPN, 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 AE15 EPN registered?

AE15 EPN is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AE15 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 EPN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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