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YE15 XTZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 136,016 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 135,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 122,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 106,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 34,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,643 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 24,643 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 XTZ 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 81.8%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

YE15 XTZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2015.

Is YE15 XTZ safe to buy?

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