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YT15 GYB

2015 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT15 GYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,401 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 72,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 72,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 72,321 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak RESERVOIR BOTTLE EMPTY

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative WAS LOW (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2024 65,104 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 60,353 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tpms lamp on indicating reduced pressure in n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,775 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ridge on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pads very close to hitting warning wire

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE fitted incorrectlyAsymmetric tyres are marked with correct fitment information on the sidewall, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 46,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE fitted incorrectlyAsymmetric tyres are marked with correct fitment information on the sidewall, such as ‘outside’. However, if an asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around it is not to be considered a reason for rejection.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 36,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,873 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 9,703 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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YT15 GYB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT15 GYB, 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.

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What year was YT15 GYB registered?

YT15 GYB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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