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2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,803 mi
Last recorded97,803 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,803 miles

Central seat belt removed

brake indicator lamp on but pads ok

Fail 21 May 2026 97,803 miles

Central seat belt removed

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

brake indicator lamp on but pads ok

Pass 16 May 2025 95,723 miles

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

center seatbelt removed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,987 miles

Engine top ,under and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,199 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 63,191 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 36,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,403 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 XYY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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