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WO15 BYB

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO15 BYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light damaged covered with clear tape

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,148 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 34,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cannot open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,539 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front N/S/F wheel arc damage and loose.

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front n/s/f lower arm excessive play

Pass 10 May 2019 23,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 19,111 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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WO15 BYB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WO15 BYB, 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 WO15 BYB registered?

WO15 BYB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is WO15 BYB safe to buy?

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