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YA15 SWX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,753 mi
Last recorded84,753 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,645 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive poss diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel repair (weld)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal signs(weeping) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,942 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,717 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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 SWX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

YA15 SWX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2015.

Is YA15 SWX safe to buy?

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