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YE15 XJY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,511 mi
Last recorded144,511 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 144,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2024 130,972 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 117,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,904 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 107,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/ 45/ 17 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,099 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,124 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad wear warning light is on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 29,048 miles

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 XJY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

YE15 XJY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2015.

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