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AF65 TMU

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,665 mi
Last recorded77,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 TMU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 77,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 161,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 152,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,463 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 119,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 119,731 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 108,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 90,307 miles

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

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,112 miles

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

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

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 TMU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TMU, 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 AF65 TMU registered?

AF65 TMU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is AF65 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 TMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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