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DP15 VHC

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP15 VHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 163,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 156,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 148,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 124,808 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 124,808 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 112,326 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 102,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,297 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 VHC 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHC, 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 DP15 VHC registered?

DP15 VHC is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is DP15 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP15 VHC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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