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LC65 FWY

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 FWY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,707 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2025 145,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Around manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 135,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,727 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,637 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,960 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,664 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,344 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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LC65 FWY is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC65 FWY, 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 LC65 FWY registered?

LC65 FWY is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2015.

Is LC65 FWY safe to buy?

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