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PJ15 BPE

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,117 mi
Last recorded149,117 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 BPE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 149,117 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 127,166 miles

Damage to body work

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,670 miles

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

diff seal leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative obviously inoperative with dashboard warning (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,936 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,672 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PJ15 BPE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 64,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ15 BPE, 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 11 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ15 BPE registered?

PJ15 BPE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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The MOT history for PJ15 BPE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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