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PJ15 MBF

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,773 mi
Last recorded126,773 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 MBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2024 115,189 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,362 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,768 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,365 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 255/35/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,902 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,962 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 40,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn thin at outer shoulder

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MBF is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

PJ15 MBF is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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The MOT history for PJ15 MBF 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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