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LF15 LWK

2015 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,075 mi
Last recorded141,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 LWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 140,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,306 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 119,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 83,508 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,371 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 76,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,216 miles

wear outer edge front tyres

Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,216 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

wear outer edge front tyres

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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LF15 LWK 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 61.5%.

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 LF15 LWK, 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 LF15 LWK registered?

LF15 LWK is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is LF15 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF15 LWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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