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AF15 TWG

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,757 mi
Last recorded166,757 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 166,757 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,501 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 159,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2023 151,756 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 151,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 133,365 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 133,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and Offside front tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside and Offside rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2020 127,618 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 127,584 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

unable to test rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting too wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting too wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,535 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 TWG 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 66.7%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

AF15 TWG is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is AF15 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 TWG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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