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PJ15 YAU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 YAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,675 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,092 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 127,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,446 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,124 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 75,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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PJ15 YAU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ15 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ15 YAU registered?

PJ15 YAU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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