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YD15 MBV

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 MBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 119,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,738 miles

both front tyres scrubbing and bald on outer edges

Fail 3 Apr 2018 75,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres scrubbing and bald on outer edges

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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YD15 MBV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD15 MBV, 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 YD15 MBV registered?

YD15 MBV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2015.

Is YD15 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD15 MBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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