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OY15 ECJ

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,570 mi
Last recorded191,570 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY15 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 191,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 176,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 161,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,616 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,181 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OY15 ECJ 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 OY15 ECJ, 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 OY15 ECJ registered?

OY15 ECJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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