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YE15 XUU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,605 mi
Last recorded79,605 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,605 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 79,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,408 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 73,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 68,148 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 68,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 65,178 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pad material very low - advise brake check/service soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2019 38,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,265 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 XUU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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