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AP15 ETO

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,357 mi
Last recorded100,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 ETO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,766 miles

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,543 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,391 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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AP15 ETO is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP15 ETO, 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

How do I check the history of AP15 ETO?

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What year was AP15 ETO registered?

AP15 ETO is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 20 July 2015.

Is AP15 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP15 ETO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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