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WFZ 3952

2015 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFZ 3952
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 122,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 114,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 84,696 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 84,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,177 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Rear right tyre punctured. ()

Fail 8 Oct 2019 61,177 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Headlamp aim too high Corrected both front headlamp aim as they were too high. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Rear right tyre punctured. ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,731 miles

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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WFZ 3952 is a 2015 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFZ 3952, 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 WFZ 3952 registered?

WFZ 3952 is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is WFZ 3952 safe to buy?

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