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A219 FVO

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA219 FVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,286 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,853 miles

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 89,853 miles

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in centre of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 89,736 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 72,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 64,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 18,529 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 18,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A219 FVO is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A219 FVO, 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 A219 FVO registered?

A219 FVO is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is A219 FVO safe to buy?

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