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YE15 XGL

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,663 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,660 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,506 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt buckle plastic outer casing missing, still functioning as intended

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 106,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged can be cause of injury (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to balding on inner edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image subject to aim check (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to balding on inner edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,099 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 83,099 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 72,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,731 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 XGL 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 66.7%.

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

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