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AJ15 XEY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,441 mi
Last recorded146,441 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 XEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 146,441 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 146,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2024 132,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 120,089 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 120,089 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 105,463 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 88,748 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 72,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,666 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,656 miles

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

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

Engine and underbody covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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 XEY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

AJ15 XEY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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