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LF65 VYU

2015 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,096 mi
Last recorded194,096 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 VYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 194,096 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 170,693 miles

Nearside Front sport light inop

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2021 119,898 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,055 miles

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

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

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 VYU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LF65 VYU, 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 LF65 VYU registered?

LF65 VYU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is LF65 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF65 VYU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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