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AJ15 CXU

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 CXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,650 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff OS Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 102,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 hankook 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 hankook 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre leaking. 205/60/16 ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff OS Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,852 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,315 miles

Front pads wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 66,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres deteriorated and close to limit

Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres deteriorated and close to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,659 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, also deteriorated and cracking outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 39,025 miles

OSF + OSR +NSR Tyre outer sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Rear differential has misting of oil

Pass 30 May 2018 30,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,508 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ15 CXU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ15 CXU, 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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AJ15 CXU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 2015.

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