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AF15 OTY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,396 mi
Last recorded167,396 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 OTY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 167,396 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 160,823 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 153,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 146,100 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 139,559 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,552 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 118,552 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,629 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OTY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF15 OTY registered?

AF15 OTY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AF15 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 OTY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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