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ML15 VLG

2015 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,093 mi
Last recorded90,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 VLG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 90,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,079 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 75,079 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both head lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,763 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 17,300 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

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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ML15 VLG is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ML15 VLG, 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 ML15 VLG registered?

ML15 VLG is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is ML15 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML15 VLG 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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