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A15 JEB

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,362 mi
Last recorded60,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JEB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 60,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,571 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 57,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,739 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,550 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,063 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,919 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,425 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,062 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 24,062 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,022 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 14,022 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,467 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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A15 JEB is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 85,754 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 A15 JEB, 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 25 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 JEB registered?

A15 JEB is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is A15 JEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 JEB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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