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YG15 JOU

2015 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 JOU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,135 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 11 Aug 2025 114,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 10 Aug 2024 103,109 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 102,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2023 96,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,850 miles

undertray

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,259 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

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 JOU is a 2015 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG15 JOU, 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 YG15 JOU registered?

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

Is YG15 JOU safe to buy?

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