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L6 YJS

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,782 mi
Last recorded58,782 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 YJS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 58,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,127 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 55,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction item on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 19 Feb 2022 39,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction item on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,716 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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L6 YJS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L6 YJS, 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 L6 YJS registered?

L6 YJS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2015.

Is L6 YJS safe to buy?

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