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YL15 MJU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,206 mi
Last recorded83,206 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 MJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,206 miles

exhaust flex worn

Fail 5 Aug 2025 83,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working lamp damaged with water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flex worn

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,260 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,260 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 71,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,369 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,248 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,054 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 MJU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL15 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

YL15 MJU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2015.

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