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YE15 XFR

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,281 mi
Last recorded150,281 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 XFR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 150,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,329 miles

full body undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,500 miles recheck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer minor surface cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing bald inner small cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,500 miles recheck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer minor surface cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing bald inner small cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

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 XFR is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE15 XFR, 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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YE15 XFR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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