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S5 SKX

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 SKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,336 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 74,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 66,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,735 miles

Front Both front tyre's wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,735 miles

Front Both front tyre's wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,986 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres devoid of tread outer edges (225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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S5 SKX is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S5 SKX, 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 S5 SKX registered?

S5 SKX is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2015.

Is S5 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 SKX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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