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PJ15 YLZ

2015 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 11 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2015
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2015 Bmw 3 Series Diesel 1995cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 71,650 miles on the clock, averaging 5,857 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ15 YLZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,857

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading71,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,884
Average per year5,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ15 YLZ 25k37k48k60k72k '18'26'22

Check PJ15 YLZ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage68,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage66,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage62,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage57,642 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage50,134 miles
Since last MOT+8,049 miles
PASS
Mileage42,085 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,829 miles
PASS
Mileage32,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage25,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 YLZ
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2015
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier15 — March 2015 to August 2015

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About PJ15 YLZ

What car is PJ15 YLZ?

PJ15 YLZ is a black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Preston in 2015.

What is the mileage of PJ15 YLZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ15 YLZ was 71,650 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ15 YLZ passed its MOT?

PJ15 YLZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.

Is PJ15 YLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ15 YLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2015, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ15 YLZ?

PJ15 YLZ is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.