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PJ15 GAU

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,243 mi
Last recorded73,243 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 GAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 73,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/C+P (255/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 63,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (255/35R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also worn inner and outer edge (255/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 May 2025 63,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (255/35R19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also worn inner and outer edge (255/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 57,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 57,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 56,219 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside face is excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 54,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 52,343 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 38,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 28,766 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 28,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 GAU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PJ15 GAU, 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.

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What year was PJ15 GAU registered?

PJ15 GAU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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