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YL15 ZXV

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,699 mi
Last recorded60,699 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,389 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 53,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 45,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake service warning lamp (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 45,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake service warning lamp (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 40,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,131 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have worn & lipped (see inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres deteriorated & cracked DOT =4814 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn & close to markers (n/s more-so) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 37,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs have worn & lipped (see inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres deteriorated & cracked DOT =4814 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn & close to markers (n/s more-so) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 20,162 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 ZXV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YL15 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

YL15 ZXV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 August 2015.

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The MOT history for YL15 ZXV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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