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AF15 DCY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,068 mi
Last recorded117,068 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 DCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 117,068 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,077 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,077 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,744 miles

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

Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,744 miles

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

Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 35,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF15 DCY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF15 DCY, 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 AF15 DCY registered?

AF15 DCY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is AF15 DCY safe to buy?

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