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SE15 CLF

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,036 mi
Last recorded178,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE15 CLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 178,036 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 172,193 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 172,162 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 164,470 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 161,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 156,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2021 150,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 145,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 145,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 126,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp mount cracked but headlamp still secure and giving correct beam pattern

Offside Front Headlamp mount cracked but headlamp still secure and giving correct beam pattern

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,061 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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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SE15 CLF is a 2015 BMW 316 in White 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 SE15 CLF, 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 SE15 CLF registered?

SE15 CLF is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2015.

Is SE15 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE15 CLF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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