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YG15 FNV

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,052 mi
Last recorded90,052 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 FNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 90,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 74,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,776 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 63,624 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,868 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,201 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 26,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YG15 FNV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG15 FNV, 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 YG15 FNV registered?

YG15 FNV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2015.

Is YG15 FNV safe to buy?

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