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LR15 UTA

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,838 mi
Last recorded202,838 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 UTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 202,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 194,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 193,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 170,093 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2023 170,093 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,094 miles

TPMS warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,730 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from centre mirror ()

engine covers & under trays front to rear , not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2020 107,730 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from centre mirror ()

engine covers & under trays front to rear , not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,324 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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LR15 UTA is a 2015 BMW 316 in White 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 LR15 UTA, 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

How do I check the history of LR15 UTA?

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What year was LR15 UTA registered?

LR15 UTA is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is LR15 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR15 UTA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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