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PL55 KOP

2015 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

143,231 mi
Last recorded143,231 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 KOP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corrosion by union at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe corrosion by unions - both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe corrosion by unions - both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 40,774 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem badly split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe corrosion by union at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe corrosion by unions - both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe corrosion by unions - both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 132,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,438 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,985 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,850 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,728 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,186 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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PL55 KOP is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 PL55 KOP, 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 PL55 KOP registered?

PL55 KOP is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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