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MV65 FWJ

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,064 mi
Last recorded129,064 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV65 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,064 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,655 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 110,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 102,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,958 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 8 Aug 2018 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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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MV65 FWJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV65 FWJ, 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 MV65 FWJ registered?

MV65 FWJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is MV65 FWJ safe to buy?

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