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RF65 KBJ

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,409 mi
Last recorded210,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF65 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 210,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 210,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 197,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 193,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 192,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 9 Sep 2022 192,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 Sep 2021 181,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 160,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 131,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,342 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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RF65 KBJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in White 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 RF65 KBJ, 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 RF65 KBJ registered?

RF65 KBJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 2015.

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