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YC15 TZJ

2015 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,935 mi
Last recorded60,935 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 TZJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 60,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 57,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,299 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,418 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2023 40,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,772 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 TZJ is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

YC15 TZJ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is YC15 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC15 TZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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