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AK15 YLT

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,930 mi
Last recorded153,930 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 YLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 153,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 149,272 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,986 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))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,450 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 102,377 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tpms on , check tyre pressures and re-set

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 75,018 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AK15 YLT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK15 YLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK15 YLT registered?

AK15 YLT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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