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251D471

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration251D471
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,596 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,994 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 28,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 25,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 22,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,022 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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251D471 is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 251D471, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 251D471 registered?

251D471 is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is 251D471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251D471 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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