2015 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · W26 CCS
2015 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 96,981 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W26 CCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 96,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W26 CCS 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 (W26 CCS) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
W26 CCS Mileage History
- 09/09/202268,565 mi
- 12/10/202377,980 mi+9,415 mi
- 10/10/202485,991 mi+8,011 mi
- 21/10/202596,981 mi+10,990 mi
- 23/10/202596,981 mi
Average of roughly 9,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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