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PN65 WYB

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,427 mi
Last recorded168,427 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN65 WYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 168,427 miles

Clutch slipping

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 163,164 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 163,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 157,019 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 157,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 132,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 132,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 107,122 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 107,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 87,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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PN65 WYB is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN65 WYB, 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 PN65 WYB registered?

PN65 WYB is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is PN65 WYB safe to buy?

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