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LX15 WGE

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,569 mi
Last recorded145,569 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX15 WGE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,569 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 125,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 125,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,838 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 101,819 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,051 miles

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

tpwl on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,056 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 72,024 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front middle arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,103 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 50,100 miles

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 18 May 2021 50,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 19 May 2020 42,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 18,706 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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LX15 WGE is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LX15 WGE, 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 LX15 WGE registered?

LX15 WGE is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is LX15 WGE safe to buy?

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