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CN15 YRS

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,896 mi
Last recorded119,896 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN15 YRS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 119,896 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 119,896 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 106,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 67,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 63,516 miles

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2022 63,516 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,305 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,173 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

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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CN15 YRS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN15 YRS, 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 CN15 YRS registered?

CN15 YRS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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