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YE15 YJJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,648 mi
Last recorded91,648 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 91,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 89,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 80,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower small stone chip in front screen

Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,124 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 52,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 41,534 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 YJJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2015.

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