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YP15 KCY

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 KCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 101,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 99,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,958 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 93,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,442 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 41,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 16,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

edge wear on both front tyres

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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YP15 KCY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP15 KCY, 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 YP15 KCY registered?

YP15 KCY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2015.

Is YP15 KCY safe to buy?

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