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PM05 HTM

2015 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,408 mi
Last recorded147,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM05 HTM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 147,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 135,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 118,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 81,563 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 66,017 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2019 51,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 48,329 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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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PM05 HTM is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 PM05 HTM, 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 PM05 HTM registered?

PM05 HTM is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is PM05 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM05 HTM 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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