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RV15 WPU

2015 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 WPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 41,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 36,096 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 30,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 26,080 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 26,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,630 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 23,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,283 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 19 Mar 2018 13,828 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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RV15 WPU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RV15 WPU, 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 RV15 WPU registered?

RV15 WPU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is RV15 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV15 WPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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