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PK15 ZBY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 ZBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,638 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,381 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))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,381 miles

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

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

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 11 Nov 2021 61,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,401 miles

Nearside + offside front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 8 May 2018 29,025 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 ZBY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

PK15 ZBY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2015.

Is PK15 ZBY safe to buy?

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