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AF15 MWV

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,224 mi
Last recorded98,224 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,224 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,837 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,652 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 81,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 64,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,360 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,012 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 MWV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

AF15 MWV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is AF15 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 MWV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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