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B21 YGY

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,449 mi
Last recorded69,449 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 YGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 19 May 2023 66,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2022 56,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,026 miles

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

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

exhaust flexible section loose

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,816 miles

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,149 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 26,135 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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B21 YGY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B21 YGY, 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 B21 YGY registered?

B21 YGY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is B21 YGY safe to buy?

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