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AJ15 VDT

2015 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,320 mi
Last recorded187,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 VDT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 187,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 166,861 miles

Rear Differential has a leak

Fail 24 Jun 2025 166,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Differential has a leak

Pass 22 Jun 2024 151,782 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 151,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 136,531 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))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 136,531 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,4,1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,3,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 8 Jun 2021 110,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,4,1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,3,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,205 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Central locking mechanism faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 29 Jun 2019 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Locking mechanism seems to be faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,122 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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 VDT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 AJ15 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

AJ15 VDT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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