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YS15 VNR

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,647 mi
Last recorded105,647 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 VNR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover & undertray's present

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer and slight cracking

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer and slight cracking

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 90,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Rear Tyre worn very close to 1,6mm would recommend a replacement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,507 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.50 (no printout supplied

Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.50 (no printout supplied

rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,207 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 77,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 65,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre - Outer Edge Low

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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YS15 VNR is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS15 VNR, 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 YS15 VNR registered?

YS15 VNR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2015.

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