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YA64 FYW

2015 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA64 FYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 87,798 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 87,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 84,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge 225/5017rft (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 84,161 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge 225/5017rft (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 78,163 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 61,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 7,565 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 7,124 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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YA64 FYW is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YA64 FYW, 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 YA64 FYW registered?

YA64 FYW is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 2015.

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