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VN15 YCE

2015 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,657 mi
Last recorded48,657 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 YCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 48,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 44,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 42,002 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 19,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 13,737 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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VN15 YCE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VN15 YCE, 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 VN15 YCE registered?

VN15 YCE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is VN15 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN15 YCE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN15 YCE have outstanding finance?

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