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EX15 HPN

2015 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX15 HPN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 130,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 130,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 120,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slighty twisted & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 111,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,125 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb distorted not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,954 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,844 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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EX15 HPN is a 2015 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX15 HPN, 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 EX15 HPN registered?

EX15 HPN is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2015.

Is EX15 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX15 HPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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