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YY15 CYX

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 CYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers/undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 115,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers/undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,784 miles

Front Lower engine covers/undertrays fitted,oil mist present

Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,223 miles

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

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

Front Lower engine covers/undertrays fitted,oil mist present

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,216 miles

engine covers /undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,031 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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YY15 CYX 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 YY15 CYX, 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 YY15 CYX registered?

YY15 CYX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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