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YJ15 WSZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,482 mi
Last recorded110,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 WSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 110,482 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 110,457 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front could be due to low fluid level (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers torn/loose

Fail 9 Jul 2025 102,974 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers torn/loose

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise check soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

both front and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 91,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,247 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,336 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,903 miles

rear wiper torn

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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YJ15 WSZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ15 WSZ, 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 YJ15 WSZ registered?

YJ15 WSZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2015.

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