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YH15 VPX

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,669 mi
Last recorded101,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 VPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 101,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,664 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 82,465 miles

DPF fitted the emissions are to low to take a reading

Fail 1 May 2024 82,465 miles

DPF fitted the emissions are to low to take a reading

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 78,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,734 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,711 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 49,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 49,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread @1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread @0.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread @0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 30,394 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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YH15 VPX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 YH15 VPX, 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 YH15 VPX registered?

YH15 VPX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2015.

Is YH15 VPX safe to buy?

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