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AU15 GKJ

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,268 mi
Last recorded152,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2026 152,268 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 151,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 141,796 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 141,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 127,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2023 126,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,007 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,832 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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AU15 GKJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU15 GKJ, 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 AU15 GKJ registered?

AU15 GKJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is AU15 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 GKJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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