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YD15 ZFS

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,276 mi
Last recorded95,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 ZFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 95,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 89,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 79,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,311 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,249 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 49,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres starting to show age cracks

all brake discs slightly worn

all brake pads about 70% worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 7 Apr 2018 33,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Rear both tyres starting to show age cracks

all brake discs slightly worn

all brake pads about 70% worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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 ZFS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

YD15 ZFS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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