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PJ65 YWW

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,033 mi
Last recorded107,033 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ65 YWW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 107,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 94,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,836 miles

Offside Front corner damage

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,351 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,368 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 68,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 50,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 39,673 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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PJ65 YWW is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey 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 PJ65 YWW, 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 PJ65 YWW registered?

PJ65 YWW is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 9 December 2015.

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The MOT history for PJ65 YWW 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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