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YJ15 ZWY

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,270 mi
Last recorded90,270 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 90,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 75,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,555 miles

Handbrake effort low on nearside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,459 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking, perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 19,719 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 ZWY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

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

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