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YA15 OTZ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,154 mi
Last recorded111,154 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 OTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2024 98,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Wheel Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,071 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,015 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 55,015 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 33,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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 OTZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YA15 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

YA15 OTZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2015.

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