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YF15 ZCY

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 ZCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,851 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 71,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 58,363 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZCY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF15 ZCY, 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 YF15 ZCY registered?

YF15 ZCY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2015.

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