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PN65 YKX

2015 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,715 mi
Last recorded181,715 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN65 YKX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 181,715 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 181,715 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 151,213 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 151,213 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,570 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,174 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,847 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside rear light lens cracked but been repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight damage to outer side wall , Also slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,079 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock not missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,893 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,936 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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PN65 YKX is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PN65 YKX, 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 PN65 YKX registered?

PN65 YKX is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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