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N25 LAL

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 LAL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 95,207 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 91,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 81,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 81,743 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,179 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 75,179 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,834 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,139 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,139 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,388 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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N25 LAL is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N25 LAL, 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 N25 LAL registered?

N25 LAL is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is N25 LAL safe to buy?

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