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YA15 FCD

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,904 mi
Last recorded184,904 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 FCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 184,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 183,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 171,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 156,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,170 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 135,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YA15 FCD is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA15 FCD, 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 YA15 FCD registered?

YA15 FCD is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2015.

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