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AJ15 VMV

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 VMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,156 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 111,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,418 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum 1.6mm tread reached (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 78,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 65,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 65,849 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 65,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 57,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,943 miles

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 VMV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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