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YE15 XCW

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,613 mi
Last recorded159,613 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 XCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 159,613 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 159,611 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Both Front Banana Arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 150,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 141,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 98,201 miles

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

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

Rear plate faded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,202 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,297 miles

Chips in the windscreen

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 57,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chips in the windscreen

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

Under trays fitted

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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YE15 XCW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE15 XCW, 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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What year was YE15 XCW registered?

YE15 XCW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is YE15 XCW safe to buy?

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