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LM15 ZMU

2015 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM15 ZMU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 57,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,234 miles

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

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))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 47,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 24,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,082 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 11,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,924 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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LM15 ZMU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LM15 ZMU, 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 LM15 ZMU registered?

LM15 ZMU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is LM15 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM15 ZMU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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