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BMW 3 SERIES2015 · 2.0L DIESEL

VM02 APM

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Considering this 2015 BMW 3 SERIES? It's a DIESEL with a 1995cc engine showing 75,310 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 19/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean recent MOT result. The most recent test on 18 April 2025 at 65,017 miles passed with no defects recorded. This followed a failure just six days prior at 64,637 miles, though the record does not detail the specific reason for that failure. The immediate rectification suggests the owner is proactive regarding repairs. Since that period, the car has maintained a clean record without any noted advisories. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 65,017 miles represents an average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. This low usage profile typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-run vehicles. However, the gap of 13,000 miles between March 2024 and April 2025 shows a recent increase in usage relative to the previous years. Long periods of inactivity followed by short bursts of driving can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as brake seals and suspension bushes, which may manifest despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related wear that low-mileage records sometimes mask. Focus the physical inspection on the underside for corrosion on the structural members and check the suspension bushings for cracking or perished rubber. Given the failures recorded in 2023 and 2025, verify that the mechanical issues addressed during those tests were fully resolved and are not recurring. Ensure the service history confirms that oil changes occurred at regular intervals despite the low annual mileage.

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78
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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean recent MOT result. The most recent test on 18 April 2025 at 65,017 miles passed with no defects recorded. This followed a failure just six days prior at 64,637 miles, though the record does not detail the specific reason for that failure. The immediate rectification suggests the owner is proactive regarding repairs. Since that period, the car has maintained a clean record without any noted advisories. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 65,017 miles represents an average of approximately 5,900 miles per year. This low usage profile typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to high-run vehicles. However, the gap of 13,000 miles between March 2024 and April 2025 shows a recent increase in usage relative to the previous years. Long periods of inactivity followed by short bursts of driving can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as brake seals and suspension bushes, which may manifest despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related wear that low-mileage records sometimes mask. Focus the physical inspection on the underside for corrosion on the structural members and check the suspension bushings for cracking or perished rubber. Given the failures recorded in 2023 and 2025, verify that the mechanical issues addressed during those tests were fully resolved and are not recurring. Ensure the service history confirms that oil changes occurred at regular intervals despite the low annual mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2015, this BMW 3 Series with plate VM02 APM has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bridgestone 3419 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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