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AK15 ZYE

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 123,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump perished casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays missing

Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 109,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 95,119 miles

Damage to offside headlamp.

Fail 31 May 2022 95,119 miles

Damage to offside headlamp.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,432 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexable joint poor condition but not leaking

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 ZYE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

AK15 ZYE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is AK15 ZYE safe to buy?

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