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YA15 UTS

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,184 mi
Last recorded121,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 UTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 121,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 110,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,621 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 63,109 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 49,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 39,005 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,964 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 UTS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange 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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

YA15 UTS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2015.

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