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VK15 YRG

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,598 mi
Last recorded95,598 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 YRG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 95,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,165 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,162 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,258 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 YRG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YRG, 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 VK15 YRG registered?

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

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