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AE65 YCZ

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 YCZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2025 149,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 133,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 103,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,235 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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 YCZ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ?

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What year was AE65 YCZ registered?

AE65 YCZ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is AE65 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 YCZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE65 YCZ have outstanding finance?

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