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PL15 SXR

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 SXR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 59,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,934 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder close to cords

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 SXR is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 PL15 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

PL15 SXR is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2015.

Is PL15 SXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 SXR 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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