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AF15 VVW

2015 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,296 mi
Last recorded40,296 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 VVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,296 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 26,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 18,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,203 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 VVW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

AF15 VVW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is AF15 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 VVW 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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