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PJ15 TCV

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,910 mi
Last recorded98,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 TCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,910 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,667 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 91,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 82,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,873 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 43,873 miles

Central Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 43,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 TCV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

PJ15 TCV is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is PJ15 TCV safe to buy?

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