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YS65 VDZ

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,381 mi
Last recorded182,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 VDZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 182,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 167,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 142,800 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2022 115,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,512 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,451 miles

Differential slight leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 79,451 miles

Differential slight leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 58,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,617 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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YS65 VDZ is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS65 VDZ, 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 YS65 VDZ registered?

YS65 VDZ is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 23 December 2015.

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The MOT history for YS65 VDZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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