2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M23 RDE
2015 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 106,034 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M23 RDE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 106,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M23 RDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 3 Series (M23 RDE) between March 2018 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
M23 RDE Mileage History
- 05/03/201823,984 mi
- 31/07/201932,907 mi+8,923 mi
- 10/07/202042,525 mi+9,618 mi
- 23/07/202153,666 mi+11,141 mi
- 09/08/202258,230 mi+4,564 mi
- 11/08/202258,230 mi
- 09/08/202375,448 mi+17,218 mi
- 02/08/202488,183 mi+12,735 mi
- 02/08/202488,183 mi
- 01/08/202596,779 mi+8,596 mi
- 06/08/202596,789 mi+10 mi
- 30/07/2026106,034 mi+9,245 mi
Average of roughly 9,765 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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