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885 AAY

2019 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 3 Series40,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration885 AAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,892 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 273,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 273,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 54,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 254,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 229,628 miles

Both Rear Shockabsorber Dust Covers Insecure

Offside Front Headlamp Damaged Bracket Broken But Still Secure At the Moment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 41,596 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 201,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 201,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,863 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock Absorber Shrouds Insecure Nearside and Offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,156 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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885 AAY is a 2019 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2019 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 885 AAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 7 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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885 AAY is a 2019 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 2019.

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