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RV15 YBM

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 YBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 70,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 70,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,513 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 21,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit asap (4.1.E.1)

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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RV15 YBM is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV15 YBM, 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 RV15 YBM registered?

RV15 YBM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is RV15 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV15 YBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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