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DY15 XWB

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,727 mi
Last recorded172,727 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 XWB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 172,727 miles

*SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH*

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,778 miles

front and central undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,662 miles

central and front undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,783 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,959 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,968 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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DY15 XWB is a 2015 BMW 316 in White 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 DY15 XWB, 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 DY15 XWB registered?

DY15 XWB is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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