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K31 RXA

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 RXA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,032 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 73,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,009 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 68,009 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,311 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 58,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,580 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K31 RXA 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 81.8%.

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 K31 RXA, 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

How do I check the history of K31 RXA?

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What year was K31 RXA registered?

K31 RXA is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2015.

Is K31 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 RXA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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