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AF15 TVO

2015 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,109 mi
Last recorded199,109 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 TVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 199,109 miles

Rear shock-absorber bump stops in poor condition

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges & o/s/r will soon wear through to ply

Pass 13 Mar 2025 187,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 177,866 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & will soon wear through to secondary rubber layer

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2023 168,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 161,283 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 161,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 153,329 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2021 153,329 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 150,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & will soon wear through to ply, plus has 2 small splits which are not through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 131,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TVO is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

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

Is AF15 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 TVO 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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