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SJ15 BDM

2015 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 BDM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 99,549 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rod wheel both side nearside and offside has been weld in few places

Fail 29 Jan 2026 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,948 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,457 miles

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

Offside Rear osr wheel has slight damage.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 79,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear osr wheel has slight damage.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 47,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 29,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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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SJ15 BDM is a 2015 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ15 BDM, 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 SJ15 BDM registered?

SJ15 BDM is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 31 August 2015.

Is SJ15 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ15 BDM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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