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YR15 XGC

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,343 mi
Last recorded46,343 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 33,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 29,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,241 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 28,241 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,217 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 27,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 17,836 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 XGC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 YR15 XGC, 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

How do I check the history of YR15 XGC?

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What year was YR15 XGC registered?

YR15 XGC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YR15 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR15 XGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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