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MK15 TYY

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,139 mi
Last recorded117,139 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK15 TYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 117,139 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2025 117,139 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,678 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,825 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 80,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 67,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 28,676 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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MK15 TYY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK15 TYY, 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 MK15 TYY registered?

MK15 TYY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is MK15 TYY safe to buy?

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