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YE15 XPB

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 XPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 126,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,069 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 108,791 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 161,017 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 161,017 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 88,505 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,733 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded / worn ( been standing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 77,731 miles

Central Front Lower Fuel system component leaking Major Fuel Leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Very Noisy Aux belt crankshaft/tensioner area

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,915 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 XPB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

YE15 XPB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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