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HY15 ETU

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY15 ETU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,240 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 96,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2024 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 83,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 79,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,693 miles

signs of perishing to front tyres on sidewalls

signs of wear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 60,989 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n/s/f o/s/f (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

signs of perishing to front tyres on sidewalls

signs of wear to n/s/f tyre on outer edge

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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HY15 ETU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HY15 ETU, 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 HY15 ETU registered?

HY15 ETU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2015.

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