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OE15 LZU

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE15 LZU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 46,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 37,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,861 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 24,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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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OE15 LZU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE15 LZU, 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 OE15 LZU registered?

OE15 LZU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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