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LN15 EAY

2015 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,110 mi
Last recorded207,110 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN15 EAY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 207,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush | Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 207,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush | Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 201,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 110,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,511 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,361 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,565 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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LN15 EAY is a 2015 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LN15 EAY, 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 LN15 EAY registered?

LN15 EAY is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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