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WJ15 KBN

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 KBN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 102,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 95,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,436 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,940 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres low on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm LIMIT advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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WJ15 KBN is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ15 KBN, 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 WJ15 KBN registered?

WJ15 KBN is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is WJ15 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ15 KBN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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