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YK15 KBJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,835 mi
Last recorded120,835 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,122 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 98,122 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked right around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 37,256 miles

Both front tyre outer side walls perished

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall perished

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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 KBJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK15 KBJ, 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 YK15 KBJ registered?

YK15 KBJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2015.

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The MOT history for YK15 KBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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