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YC15 VBG

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 VBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 96,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 96,789 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS warning light, but showing low tyre pressure

Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 86,529 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 86,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 77,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 77,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,611 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Jul 2022 67,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Jul 2021 57,721 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 49,300 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,706 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VBG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC15 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

YC15 VBG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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