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YA15 ZVF

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 96,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 92,762 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 92,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,069 miles

advise o/s parking brake didnt lock out,also no reserve travel on hand brake on o/s . advise brake strip and check and adjust

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

stone chip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,493 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 ZVF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

YA15 ZVF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is YA15 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA15 ZVF 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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