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AF15 VNT

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,075 mi
Last recorded178,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 178,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 171,110 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 157,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 136,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sweat from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 101,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose lense loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 101,519 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose lense loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,381 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

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 VNT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

AF15 VNT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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