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YA15 PYJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,133 mi
Last recorded99,133 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 64,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in tread 245/35r18 b/stone run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 35,852 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,955 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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YA15 PYJ 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 YA15 PYJ, 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 YA15 PYJ registered?

YA15 PYJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2015.

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