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Y15 HDJ

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 HDJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,887 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft differetial seal leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2023 56,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft differetial seal leaking oil

Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 41,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,964 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 38,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2019 35,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,188 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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Y15 HDJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey 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 Y15 HDJ, 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.

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What year was Y15 HDJ registered?

Y15 HDJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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