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AU15 UMK

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,073 mi
Last recorded220,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 220,073 miles

Rear underbody surface corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2026 220,073 miles

Rear underbody surface corrosion

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2024 211,888 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2024 211,888 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 198,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Pass 12 Feb 2022 169,359 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/undertray fitted front and rear

Pass 15 Feb 2021 163,062 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,797 miles

Zero emissions, no printout available

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 UMK 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 80%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

AU15 UMK is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is AU15 UMK safe to buy?

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