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AJ15 FVE

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,703 mi
Last recorded136,703 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 FVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,230 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 126,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 116,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 113,769 miles

Both front shocker dust covers are split/insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 105,815 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 29 Jan 2022 100,288 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on the outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,524 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,108 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,047 miles

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

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 FVE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVE, 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 AJ15 FVE registered?

AJ15 FVE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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