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AF65 BMZ

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,027 mi
Last recorded77,027 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 77,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 77,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,501 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 3 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,170 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,389 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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AF65 BMZ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF65 BMZ, 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 AF65 BMZ registered?

AF65 BMZ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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