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SC15 EFK

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 EFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 162,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 149,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 75,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,585 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 65,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Braking system warning message on dashboard

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,776 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 55,776 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,840 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly when wheel is spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,102 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer treads

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

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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SC15 EFK is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC15 EFK, 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 SC15 EFK registered?

SC15 EFK is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 2015.

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