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AF15 FPT

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,146 mi
Last recorded94,146 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 FPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,052 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 87,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,753 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

unable to check all suspension bushes/joints due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

unable to check all suspension bushes/joints due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,322 miles

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 18 Mar 2021 54,948 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split along tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split along tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 52,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split along tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split along tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split along tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and split along tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,739 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 35,951 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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AF15 FPT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FPT, 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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AF15 FPT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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