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AK15 ZXJ

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,823 mi
Last recorded153,823 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 ZXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 153,823 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 142,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 126,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 118,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,870 miles

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,765 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside handbrake slightly down on nearside performance

Pass 20 May 2019 77,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 51,545 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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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AK15 ZXJ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK15 ZXJ, 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 AK15 ZXJ registered?

AK15 ZXJ is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 June 2015.

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