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BG15 YKF

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 YKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/close to cords showing on outer edge/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable due to location ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time test/ strong advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 95,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/close to cords showing on outer edge/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable due to location ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time test/ strong advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,684 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 86,684 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 78,861 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 78,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 60,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2021 60,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 39,909 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 39,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,387 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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BG15 YKF is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BG15 YKF, 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 BG15 YKF registered?

BG15 YKF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2015.

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