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FG51 BRY

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,641 mi
Last recorded90,641 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BRY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 90,641 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 84,042 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,459 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,236 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,909 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 21,838 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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FG51 BRY 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 FG51 BRY, 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 FG51 BRY registered?

FG51 BRY is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is FG51 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 BRY 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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