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YE15 XUR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 XUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,621 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 125,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,992 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,233 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements And REAR (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,839 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge +worn to 3mm on central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full undertray fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 49,839 miles

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

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

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge +worn to 3mm on central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 37,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XUR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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