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LJ64 NLG

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 NLG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,981 miles

Nearside Front aditional position lamps inoperative, one working. Daytime running lamp also inoperative and lens has damage.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 102,951 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt buckle filled with dirt (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damage but, not likely to cause injury or damage

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil on min mark

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,768 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both central buckles not operating, full of debris. (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2024 84,446 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 84,406 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 67,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,926 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,868 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 48,162 miles

All brake pads worn low

Front brake discs worn thin

Fail 3 Jan 2020 48,162 miles

All brake pads worn low

Front brake discs worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,535 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 30,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ64 NLG is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ64 NLG, 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 LJ64 NLG registered?

LJ64 NLG is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 2015.

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