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M9 YML

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,552 mi
Last recorded89,552 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 YML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,552 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jun 2025 79,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,625 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 61,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,539 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,109 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 31,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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M9 YML is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 M9 YML, 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 M9 YML registered?

M9 YML is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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