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YJ15 ZJN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 ZJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 53,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,771 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 40,770 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 2 May 2019 36,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 31,981 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZJN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

YJ15 ZJN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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