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YM15 BYF

2015 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM15 BYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,211 miles

Lower under trays fitted, limited inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal limit, just passed, outer edge worn. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,025 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 60,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 58,003 miles

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

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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YM15 BYF is a 2015 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM15 BYF, 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 YM15 BYF registered?

YM15 BYF is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 2 July 2015.

Is YM15 BYF safe to buy?

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