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AF15 FWD

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,173 mi
Last recorded111,173 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 FWD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,930 miles

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Fail 5 Mar 2025 102,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,889 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 97,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 22 Mar 2023 89,593 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,678 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2021 72,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 72,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 96y xl rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 46,580 miles

Offside Front Outer SLIGHT SPLIT IN SIDE WALL

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 FWD is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

AF15 FWD is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is AF15 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 FWD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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