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YH15 WCL

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 WCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 99,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 80,770 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 80,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 52,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,428 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 43,428 miles

Nearside 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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,461 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 34,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WCL is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

YH15 WCL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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