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PL65 WDN

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,993 mi
Last recorded104,993 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 WDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 103,481 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing lower/uneven inner edge of tread flat spotting

o/s/f tyre wearing lower/uneven inner edge of tread flat spotting

Fail 29 May 2025 103,478 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing lower/uneven inner edge of tread flat spotting

o/s/f tyre wearing lower/uneven inner edge of tread flat spotting

Pass 31 Aug 2024 99,646 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 91,349 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 55,945 miles

BOTH rear tyres slight low on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2018 47,214 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 47,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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PL65 WDN is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 PL65 WDN, 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 PL65 WDN registered?

PL65 WDN is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is PL65 WDN safe to buy?

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