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YK15 AUA

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,278 mi
Last recorded113,278 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 AUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,278 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 110,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

rear lights different style

windscreen scratched

Fail 6 Jun 2025 108,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi becoming weak

windscreen marked in swept area

Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,770 miles

Damage to offside front and nearside rear bumpers ETC.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 89,768 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Damage to offside front and nearside rear bumpers ETC.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on the limit 1.6mm[Needs changing] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,579 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 38,240 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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YK15 AUA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK15 AUA, 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.

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What year was YK15 AUA registered?

YK15 AUA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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