2015 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · FV15 KVL
2015 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2015. Recorded mileage 3,581 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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FV15 KVL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2023
- 3,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FV15 KVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2015 BMW 3 Series (FV15 KVL) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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