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BG15 YMJ

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,434 mi
Last recorded45,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 YMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, Near side and Off side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 40,751 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 40,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 39,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 39,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct hight (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 37,853 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers were covered in leaves and debris - wiped clean (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 35,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,279 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,885 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R seat belt not tested

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,609 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 YMJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 BG15 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

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