2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DW61 LAL
2015 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 87,069 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DW61 LAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 87,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DW61 LAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 3 Series (DW61 LAL) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DW61 LAL Mileage History
- 27/01/202264,604 mi
- 21/01/202375,407 mi+10,803 mi
- 29/01/202479,383 mi+3,976 mi
- 25/01/202582,943 mi+3,560 mi
- 24/01/202687,069 mi+4,126 mi
Average of roughly 5,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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