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R8 KUU

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 127,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 120,725 miles

Front Window screen has slight damage not adversely affecting driver's view

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 106,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,645 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,517 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear park brake low effort, system may require service or repair

front pad wear warning on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,659 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 57,659 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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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R8 KUU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey 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 R8 KUU, 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 R8 KUU registered?

R8 KUU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is R8 KUU safe to buy?

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