2015 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · R8 UCN
2015 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 165,421 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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R8 UCN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 165,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R8 UCN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 2 Series (R8 UCN) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R8 UCN Mileage History
- 26/06/202297,023 mi
- 25/06/2023120,675 mi+23,652 mi
- 15/06/2024144,695 mi+24,020 mi
- 29/11/2025165,421 mi+20,726 mi
Average of roughly 19,953 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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