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AE15 UTW

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,666 mi
Last recorded108,666 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 UTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 108,666 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,677 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,070 miles

Front bottom right corner of radiator damp

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 89,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bottom right corner of radiator damp

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,478 miles

rear tyres perished and worn low

Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,478 miles

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

rear tyres perished and worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,585 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,920 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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AE15 UTW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTW, 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 AE15 UTW registered?

AE15 UTW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is AE15 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 UTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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