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AF65 PVW

2015 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,005 mi
Last recorded95,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 PVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 95,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 90,801 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2025 90,800 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,975 miles

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,544 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 75,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 56,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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 PVW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of AF65 PVW?

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What year was AF65 PVW registered?

AF65 PVW is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is AF65 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 PVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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