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AE15 VBV

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 VBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 112,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 98,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,569 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2019 66,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 50,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VBV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE15 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

AE15 VBV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is AE15 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE15 VBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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