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MK15 XGC

2015 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,894 mi
Last recorded135,894 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK15 XGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,894 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low,advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sounds like omething rolling around inside tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shocker dust covers deteriorated

tpms on indicating all pressures low

Fail 27 Apr 2026 135,894 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low,advise replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sounds like omething rolling around inside tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shocker dust covers deteriorated

tpms on indicating all pressures low

Pass 1 May 2025 114,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges.

both front shocker dust covers split

Fail 1 May 2025 114,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges.

both front shocker dust covers split

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light missing/o/s front end damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 91,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light missing/o/s front end damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also tpms light on ()

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 46,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 26,368 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,665 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 15,769 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 15,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MK15 XGC is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK15 XGC, 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 MK15 XGC registered?

MK15 XGC is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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