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Y23 MLY

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,667 mi
Last recorded102,667 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 MLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2024 93,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,133 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,154 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,795 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,556 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 62,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,943 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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Y23 MLY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y23 MLY, 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 Y23 MLY registered?

Y23 MLY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2015.

Is Y23 MLY safe to buy?

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