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OE15 YFY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,924 mi
Last recorded128,924 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE15 YFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 128,924 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 128,924 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 90,943 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,628 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,101 miles

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

under tray

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,788 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,153 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 26,153 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (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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OE15 YFY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 OE15 YFY, 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 OE15 YFY registered?

OE15 YFY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2015.

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