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YJ15 ZHG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,237 mi
Last recorded68,237 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,237 miles

front tyres low tread on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 49,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 38,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 17,666 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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YJ15 ZHG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

YJ15 ZHG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is YJ15 ZHG safe to buy?

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