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SK11 YEW

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,960 mi
Last recorded192,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 YEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 192,960 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sidestep loose/corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 192,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine noisy+low oil pressure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sidestep loose/corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 165,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 157,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,777 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,853 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 133,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 133,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,599 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 73,557 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 110,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,604 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE EDGES

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,822 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 81,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,133 miles

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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SK11 YEW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK11 YEW, 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 SK11 YEW registered?

SK11 YEW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2015.

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