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PN14 MCM

2015 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,647 mi
Last recorded48,647 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN14 MCM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,647 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,007 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 45,007 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 42,879 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,617 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 39,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped on suspension arm/hlamps pointing on floor x2 (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides worn/cluncking noise ??? ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 36,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,882 miles

Nearside Front link loose

Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 23,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 17,156 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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PN14 MCM is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN14 MCM, 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 PN14 MCM registered?

PN14 MCM is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is PN14 MCM safe to buy?

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