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LK15 ZKY

2015 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,316 mi
Last recorded52,316 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK15 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,316 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower bent arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower bent arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Lower seat belt buckle will not engage (7.1.2 (d))

Engine oil dip stick end broken / unable to check oil level

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs edge lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Upper rubber shock gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs edge lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 38,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 26,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 13,711 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 10,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 7,994 miles

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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LK15 ZKY is a 2015 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LK15 ZKY, 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 LK15 ZKY registered?

LK15 ZKY is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is LK15 ZKY safe to buy?

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