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PJ15 TLF

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 155,084 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 151,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 147,590 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 147,590 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,881 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 136,881 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 118,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 72,535 miles

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 TLF is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

PJ15 TLF is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is PJ15 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ15 TLF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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