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YU55 BEC

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,563 mi
Last recorded126,563 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU55 BEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 126,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2025 113,474 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 99,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2023 84,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges perishing to tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slight wear to edges and has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 23 May 2023 84,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges perishing to tread close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slight wear to edges and has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 May 2022 68,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox oil leak (output seal propshaft)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 20 May 2022 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight wear inner edge and distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gearbox oil leak (output seal propshaft)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 May 2021 57,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 51,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,429 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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YU55 BEC is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YU55 BEC, 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 YU55 BEC registered?

YU55 BEC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2015.

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