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PL15 AVT

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,034 mi
Last recorded85,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 AVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 85,034 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,793 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 77,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 72,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 61,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,942 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,064 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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PL15 AVT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL15 AVT, 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 PL15 AVT registered?

PL15 AVT is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is PL15 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 AVT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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