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BC15 HYY

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 HYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 72,030 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear rear number plate damaged but not lightly to be miss read

Fail 12 Sep 2025 72,030 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear rear number plate damaged but not lightly to be miss read

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,921 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 44,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,346 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,846 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,179 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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BC15 HYY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BC15 HYY, 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 BC15 HYY registered?

BC15 HYY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2015.

Is BC15 HYY safe to buy?

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