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M26 CBE

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,410 mi
Last recorded85,410 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 CBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Red brake warning (brake pad wear) lamp is illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2024 82,262 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2021 71,443 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2020 67,341 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,796 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,617 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 50,617 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,915 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,914 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M26 CBE is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black 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 M26 CBE, 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 M26 CBE registered?

M26 CBE is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 2015.

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