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YJ15 ZYF

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,168 mi
Last recorded143,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 ZYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 143,168 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 115,704 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,977 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2021 91,190 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,740 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,072 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ZYF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

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

Is YJ15 ZYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 ZYF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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