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YR15 LTY

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 LTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,704 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,846 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 65,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,590 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 43,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,517 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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YR15 LTY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR15 LTY, 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 YR15 LTY registered?

YR15 LTY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is YR15 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR15 LTY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR15 LTY have outstanding finance?

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