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YL15 ETD

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,831 mi
Last recorded83,831 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 ETD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 83,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front side undertray loose

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 63,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 63,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nsf osf (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 57,265 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped but pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread depth close to limit 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 57,265 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped but pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread depth close to limit 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 51,467 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,751 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 ETD is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

YL15 ETD is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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