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AU15 ULX

2015 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 ULX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,545 miles

Nearside 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 advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,824 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside tyre's are getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 118,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,375 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 146,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 146,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2020 80,124 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,093 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ULX is a 2015 BMW 316 in Blue 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 AU15 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

AU15 ULX is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is AU15 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 ULX 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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