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AF15 LBZ

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,145 mi
Last recorded121,145 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

pad light on wire broken

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,223 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT ON 1.6MM TREAD BARS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TYRE SIZE 225 / 50 R17

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolaint low

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,158 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 77,158 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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 1.6mm - 225/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,449 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,153 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 27,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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 LBZ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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