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YK15 BLP

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 BLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 117,916 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both Sides , Front Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 112,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2024 103,460 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2023 97,763 miles

Rear exhaust silencer removed, but not affecting noise level

Pass 6 May 2022 84,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 69,695 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,232 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 BLP is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BLP, 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 BLP registered?

YK15 BLP is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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