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YD15 XXN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,020 mi
Last recorded117,020 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 XXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 117,020 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 101,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,797 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,941 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated this light is also for pad wear likely cause of illumination (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front outer pads worn and bringing on warning in car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear outer brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps have no discernible beam pattern due to aftermarket HID units fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no headlight washers are fitted to this car which would need to be added if HIDs were to be kept and made to work correctly (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlamps have aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear No plate lamps inoperative due to missing lenses and corrosion internally (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated this light is also for pad wear likely cause of illumination (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front outer pads worn and bringing on warning in car (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear outer brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,100 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 30,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XXN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XXN, 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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YD15 XXN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2015.

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