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PJ15 XLA

2015 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 XLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to indicators and slight deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to indicators and slight deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,333 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 28 Oct 2022 58,094 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2021 46,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 27,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall 255/40/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 20,157 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 XLA is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in White 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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

PJ15 XLA is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2015.

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The MOT history for PJ15 XLA 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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