2015 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MA15 JCU
2015 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2015. Recorded mileage 145,797 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,797 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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MA15 JCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
- 145,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA15 JCU 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 (MA15 JCU) between November 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MA15 JCU Mileage History
- 22/11/2022116,101 mi
- 17/12/2022117,046 mi+945 mi
- 17/12/2023137,154 mi+20,108 mi
- 07/02/2025145,216 mi+8,062 mi
- 26/02/2025145,797 mi+581 mi
Average of roughly 13,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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