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SA15 YKR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA15 YKR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 114,807 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,778 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Fail 21 May 2024 105,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,831 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 92,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 86,036 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 86,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,226 miles

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,901 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,901 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA15 YKR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA15 YKR, 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 SA15 YKR registered?

SA15 YKR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is SA15 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA15 YKR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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