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YC15 GDE

2015 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 GDE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 117,357 miles

- under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front arm bushes BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms have slight wear/perished and cracking bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front steering knuckle has slight damage (small cut in bottom of steering knuckle)

Pass 22 Jun 2024 92,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 88,979 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2023 88,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2022 78,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,481 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2019 49,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,147 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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YC15 GDE is a 2015 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC15 GDE, 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 YC15 GDE registered?

YC15 GDE is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YC15 GDE safe to buy?

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