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PL64 DBY

2015 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,770 mi
Last recorded59,770 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL64 DBY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 59,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 17,403 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 14,727 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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PL64 DBY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL64 DBY, 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 PL64 DBY registered?

PL64 DBY is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is PL64 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL64 DBY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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