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PN15 FSE

2015 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,410 mi
Last recorded141,410 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN15 FSE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 129,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 129,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre perished/cracking ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,598 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 78,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,624 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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PN15 FSE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PN15 FSE, 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 PN15 FSE registered?

PN15 FSE is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is PN15 FSE safe to buy?

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