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BT15 GZS

2015 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,220 mi
Last recorded104,220 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 GZS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,220 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 94,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 85,840 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2022 78,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,849 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BT15 GZS is a 2015 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT15 GZS, 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 BT15 GZS registered?

BT15 GZS is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is BT15 GZS safe to buy?

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