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AF15 PZH

2015 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,106 mi
Last recorded166,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 PZH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 166,106 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 166,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 156,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 149,726 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 149,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,896 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 134,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 131,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,645 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2020 117,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,526 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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AF15 PZH is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF15 PZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF15 PZH registered?

AF15 PZH is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is AF15 PZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 PZH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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