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AE65 NLC

2015 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,665 mi
Last recorded83,665 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 NLC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,517 miles

Manufacture engine body and sill covers

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 66,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,224 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,224 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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AE65 NLC is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AE65 NLC, 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

How do I check the history of AE65 NLC?

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What year was AE65 NLC registered?

AE65 NLC is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is AE65 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 NLC 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.

Does AE65 NLC have outstanding finance?

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