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YG15 BCU

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,120 mi
Last recorded102,120 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 BCU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,876 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 52,876 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 23,308 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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YG15 BCU is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG15 BCU, 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

How do I check the history of YG15 BCU?

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What year was YG15 BCU registered?

YG15 BCU is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YG15 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG15 BCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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