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2015 BMW 3 SERIES2.0L DIESEL

PV02 EVS

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With 96,527 miles recorded, this GREY 2015 BMW 3 SERIES runs on DIESEL with a 1995cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 96,527 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. This failure revealed multiple critical issues including lighting defects, a failed side repeater, and illegal tyre depths across all four corners. The presence of a frayed seat belt webbing further suggests that the current owner is only addressing faults necessary to pass the test rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 96,527 miles over 11 years, the car averages approximately 8,775 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a UK vehicle. The mileage progression shows a consistent pattern between 2022 and 2025, where the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles annually. However, the jump of 12,031 miles between September 2024 and September 2025 indicates a period of higher usage, which likely correlates with the accelerated wear seen on the tyres and the mechanical failures noted in the 2025 records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel geometry, as the recurring reports of tyres wearing on the inner edges in both 2022 and 2025 indicate a persistent alignment issue or worn control arm bushes and bushings. The active TPMS light noted in the last test requires immediate investigation to rule out a faulty sensor or a slow leak in the rim. Additionally, the frayed offside front seat belt requires replacement as it represents a safety risk that may compromise the integrity of the restraint system in a collision.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:54
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in September 2025 at 96,527 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. This failure revealed multiple critical issues including lighting defects, a failed side repeater, and illegal tyre depths across all four corners. The presence of a frayed seat belt webbing further suggests that the current owner is only addressing faults necessary to pass the test rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 96,527 miles over 11 years, the car averages approximately 8,775 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a UK vehicle. The mileage progression shows a consistent pattern between 2022 and 2025, where the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles annually. However, the jump of 12,031 miles between September 2024 and September 2025 indicates a period of higher usage, which likely correlates with the accelerated wear seen on the tyres and the mechanical failures noted in the 2025 records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel geometry, as the recurring reports of tyres wearing on the inner edges in both 2022 and 2025 indicate a persistent alignment issue or worn control arm bushes and bushings. The active TPMS light noted in the last test requires immediate investigation to rule out a faulty sensor or a slow leak in the rim. Additionally, the frayed offside front seat belt requires replacement as it represents a safety risk that may compromise the integrity of the restraint system in a collision.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2015, this BMW 3 Series with plate PV02 EVS has undergone 5 MOT inspections since September 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.

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