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YA15 RKZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,754 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 95,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI-PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 75,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 57,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,508 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,103 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 RKZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YA15 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

YA15 RKZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2015.

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