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YC15 NWS

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,845 mi
Last recorded133,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 NWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 133,845 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,937 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 63,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,572 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 38,879 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,090 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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YC15 NWS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 YC15 NWS, 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 YC15 NWS registered?

YC15 NWS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2015.

Is YC15 NWS safe to buy?

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