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YL15 EHU

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 EHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on both edges, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 87,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on both edges, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,358 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,811 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,811 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,893 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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YL15 EHU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL15 EHU, 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 YL15 EHU registered?

YL15 EHU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2015.

Is YL15 EHU safe to buy?

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