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BU65 CHN

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 CHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 121,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 116,328 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 116,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 111,207 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,048 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,490 miles

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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BU65 CHN is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey 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 BU65 CHN, 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

How do I check the history of BU65 CHN?

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What year was BU65 CHN registered?

BU65 CHN is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is BU65 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 CHN 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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