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YC15 VNU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,774 mi
Last recorded86,774 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 VNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 86,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from O/s of rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 62,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 30,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box output shaft weeping fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 7,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 5,471 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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YC15 VNU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

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