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Y4 VJM

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,051 mi
Last recorded97,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 VJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,169 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,585 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 61,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,109 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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Y4 VJM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 Y4 VJM, 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 Y4 VJM registered?

Y4 VJM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2015.

Is Y4 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 VJM 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.

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