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K20 DGN

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 DGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,042 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,825 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,073 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 125,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,648 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 112,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 112,421 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,978 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 106,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,287 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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K20 DGN is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K20 DGN, 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 K20 DGN registered?

K20 DGN is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2015.

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