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SY15 KYU

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,921 mi
Last recorded81,921 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 KYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,921 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,086 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 46,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 28,360 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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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SY15 KYU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SY15 KYU, 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 SY15 KYU registered?

SY15 KYU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is SY15 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY15 KYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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