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AU15 GNN

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 GNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 155,264 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 155,249 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 155,079 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

(((engine oil low)))

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 146,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 124,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,443 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 94,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,644 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 GNN is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GNN, 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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AU15 GNN is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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The MOT history for AU15 GNN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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