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AF65 DWN

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,008 mi
Last recorded154,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 DWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 154,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside outer treads slightly worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jan 2025 151,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Jan 2024 146,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,553 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 134,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 134,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 129,298 miles

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 23 Aug 2019 123,178 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking. ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,462 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 DWN is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

AF65 DWN is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is AF65 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 DWN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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