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FE15 YWM

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,333 mi
Last recorded159,333 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE15 YWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 159,333 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 159,333 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 143,988 miles

All brake disc's Worn, pitted, scored and lipped but not seriously weakened

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

Inform the vehicle presenter this vehicle has an outstanding recall and to contact the local dealership to arrange for a free repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 132,109 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 132,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 123,020 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 113,742 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 113,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,731 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,471 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 109,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FE15 YWM is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE15 YWM, 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 FE15 YWM registered?

FE15 YWM is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is FE15 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE15 YWM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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