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YA15 UBG

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,028 mi
Last recorded80,028 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 80,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,638 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear wiper split

Fail 3 Aug 2020 36,017 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 24,321 miles

possible breather pipe leaking

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 UBG is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

YA15 UBG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2015.

Is YA15 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA15 UBG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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