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YR15 XLZ

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,400 mi
Last recorded47,400 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 47,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edge

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,766 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 30,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 14,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 8,578 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 XLZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

YR15 XLZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is YR15 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR15 XLZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR15 XLZ have outstanding finance?

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