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LF15 VLJ

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 57,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 47,490 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,301 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,067 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VLJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF15 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

LF15 VLJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is LF15 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF15 VLJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF15 VLJ have outstanding finance?

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