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FH15 LFU

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,466 mi
Last recorded70,466 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH15 LFU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 70,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 65,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front dust cap (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,738 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 Front 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))

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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FH15 LFU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black 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 FH15 LFU, 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 FH15 LFU registered?

FH15 LFU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is FH15 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH15 LFU 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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