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VK15 YFT

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 YFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 84,384 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,553 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,167 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2020 36,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,575 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 36,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2019 24,493 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 16,106 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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VK15 YFT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK15 YFT, 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 VK15 YFT registered?

VK15 YFT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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