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RU06 DOL

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,248 mi
Last recorded171,248 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU06 DOL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 171,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 171,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam projecting to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit headlamp wiring rubbing on tyre, chafed through 50% of the cables (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2024 156,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,810 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,320 miles

Rear advise pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,805 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on edges,slightly damaged on outer sidewall

engine cover ad undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,499 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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RU06 DOL 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 RU06 DOL, 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 RU06 DOL registered?

RU06 DOL is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 2015.

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