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LJ15 UTH

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 UTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 119,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,847 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 77,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 60,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 49,755 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 43,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,365 miles

Nearside 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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LJ15 UTH is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ15 UTH, 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 LJ15 UTH registered?

LJ15 UTH is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is LJ15 UTH safe to buy?

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