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MW15 VVR

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 VVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 111,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 96,804 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 96,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,564 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,231 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,828 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 68,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 63,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,214 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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MW15 VVR is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW15 VVR, 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 MW15 VVR registered?

MW15 VVR is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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