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LF65 VYT

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 VYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 136,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 118,507 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 117,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 95,189 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 94,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,620 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,351 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 64,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,558 miles

O/S/F flexible hose clip missing

Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F flexible hose clip missing

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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LF65 VYT 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 60%.

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 LF65 VYT, 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 LF65 VYT registered?

LF65 VYT is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is LF65 VYT safe to buy?

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