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PK15 ZBT

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,536 mi
Last recorded80,536 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 ZBT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 80,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 77,467 miles

park brake lever high

Fail 13 May 2025 77,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

park brake lever high

Pass 16 May 2024 73,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,674 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 4 May 2022 65,611 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 60,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,860 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 26 Feb 2019 41,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,937 miles

heavy uneven wear both front tyres

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 ZBT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PK15 ZBT, 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 PK15 ZBT registered?

PK15 ZBT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is PK15 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK15 ZBT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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