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BF15 YZM

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,655 mi
Last recorded128,655 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 YZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 128,655 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 128,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,154 miles

N/S Parking brake low effort.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 96,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osf drivers door damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osf drivers door damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,720 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm worn on outer edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm worn on outer edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,725 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,345 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 25,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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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BF15 YZM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF15 YZM, 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 BF15 YZM registered?

BF15 YZM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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