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GV15 UEJ

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 UEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 76,452 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear differential slightly oil leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,546 miles

Rear differential oil slightly leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,846 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,280 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 63,280 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,916 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 49,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2018 41,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GV15 UEJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV15 UEJ, 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 GV15 UEJ registered?

GV15 UEJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is GV15 UEJ safe to buy?

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