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VE15 NVD

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,633 mi
Last recorded162,633 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 NVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 162,633 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,211 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,211 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 82,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 59,887 miles

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

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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VE15 NVD 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 VE15 NVD, 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 VE15 NVD registered?

VE15 NVD is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2015.

Is VE15 NVD safe to buy?

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