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VX65 UAV

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,448 mi
Last recorded145,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX65 UAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 145,448 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to system broken no exit of gasses to rear (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken off from fexi to system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2025 133,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,997 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 112,305 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 112,305 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 103,424 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both tyres

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 69,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 69,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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VX65 UAV 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 72.7%.

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 VX65 UAV, 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 VX65 UAV registered?

VX65 UAV is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is VX65 UAV safe to buy?

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