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PL15 EXX

2015 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,900 mi
Last recorded72,900 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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 EXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension strut (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre very close to suspension strut

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn from contact from suspension strut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit is cracked allowing water inside lens

Pass 11 Jul 2022 40,798 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,110 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 31,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,949 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 EXX is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EXX, 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 PL15 EXX registered?

PL15 EXX is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is PL15 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 EXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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