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YE15 XSP

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,472 mi
Last recorded110,472 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 XSP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 110,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 107,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 104,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 88,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2019 59,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 42,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XSP is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

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

Is YE15 XSP safe to buy?

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