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PY15 KGJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY15 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,756 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 16 Jun 2025 109,075 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 109,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 103,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 97,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,708 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 82,708 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,933 miles

Under engine & floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,933 miles

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

Under engine & floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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PY15 KGJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY15 KGJ, 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 PY15 KGJ registered?

PY15 KGJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2015.

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