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YE15 YYC

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,970 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 100,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,397 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 95,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 91,392 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 91,389 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 54,434 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 43,272 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer wearing on outer edge

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 YYC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

YE15 YYC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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