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YF15 YYR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,063 mi
Last recorded102,063 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 YYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,063 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 102,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,105 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

dpf been weld at rear, new flexi pipe fitted, meet vehicle emissions plate

Fail 15 Apr 2025 97,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

dpf been weld at rear, new flexi pipe fitted, meet vehicle emissions plate

Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,232 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2024 89,208 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 81,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,356 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,856 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 62,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo to DPF gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,623 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,436 miles

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

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

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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YF15 YYR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF15 YYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF15 YYR registered?

YF15 YYR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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