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BA12 GGG

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA12 GGG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 142,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 129,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 104,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION. (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 54,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BA12 GGG 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 81.8%.

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 BA12 GGG, 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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What year was BA12 GGG registered?

BA12 GGG is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is BA12 GGG safe to buy?

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