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DP15 VGZ

2015 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP15 VGZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,009 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,642 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 124,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid in bottle and motor going but nothing to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 112,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 110,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 96,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,561 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,138 miles

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

Engine and under covers fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Nail on inner edge of tyre.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive On rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 66,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine and under covers fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Nail on inner edge of tyre.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive On rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,468 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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DP15 VGZ is a 2015 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DP15 VGZ, 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 DP15 VGZ registered?

DP15 VGZ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2015.

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