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BN15 XVR

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 XVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 90,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front window tinted

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 71,020 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

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

both front windows tinted

Fail 18 Jul 2020 71,020 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

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

both front windows tinted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,622 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 54,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN15 XVR 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 BN15 XVR, 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 BN15 XVR registered?

BN15 XVR is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is BN15 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 XVR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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