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PK15 KZC

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,134 mi
Last recorded175,134 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 KZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 175,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 162,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 162,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 152,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 140,689 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2023 140,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2022 130,346 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 122,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 114,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear handbrake has a imbalance of 46% on the osr compared to the nsr

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 5mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 105,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear handbrake has a imbalance of 46% on the osr compared to the nsr

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 5mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,615 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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PK15 KZC is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK15 KZC, 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 PK15 KZC registered?

PK15 KZC is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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