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YS15 PDK

2015 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

156,989 mi
Last recorded156,989 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 PDK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 156,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 147,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES, PERISHING & NAIL IN SHOULDER 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES, PERISHING & SMALL CUTS 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 147,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES, PERISHING & NAIL IN SHOULDER 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES, PERISHING & SMALL CUTS 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 136,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 225/50*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 124,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing. upper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to casing. upper (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear axel muddy hard for inspection.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,286 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper dust guards detached

near side rear tyre 94% worn centre three quarters ( @ 2mm.) and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,973 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 94,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,129 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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YS15 PDK is a 2015 BMW 316 in Red 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 YS15 PDK, 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 YS15 PDK registered?

YS15 PDK is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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