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YJ15 XNX

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,998 mi
Last recorded114,998 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 XNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 114,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 114,997 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 114,986 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 99,030 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 99,030 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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,782 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 39,806 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,652 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,046 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 24,046 miles

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

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 XNX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YJ15 XNX, 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 YJ15 XNX registered?

YJ15 XNX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2015.

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