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YB15 ZWG

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,911 mi
Last recorded93,911 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 ZWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on .

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,853 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 83,832 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 80,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/n/s ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,532 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,190 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 39,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,205 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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YB15 ZWG is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB15 ZWG, 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.

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What year was YB15 ZWG registered?

YB15 ZWG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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