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Y700 PHL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,425 mi
Last recorded66,425 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 PHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 57,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,895 miles

font and rear registration plates slightly tinted

minor cracking to front tyre treads

Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR UNDERTRAY WET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 51,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR UNDERTRAY WET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,751 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,999 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,139 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,139 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 38,569 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,138 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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Y700 PHL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y700 PHL, 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 Y700 PHL registered?

Y700 PHL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is Y700 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y700 PHL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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