2015 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · RY02 ELL
2015 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 61,173 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RY02 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 61,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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RY02 ELL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 116 (RY02 ELL) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RY02 ELL Mileage History
- 10/12/202144,681 mi
- 15/12/202248,104 mi+3,423 mi
- 13/12/202354,798 mi+6,694 mi
- 20/12/202458,240 mi+3,442 mi
- 29/12/202561,173 mi+2,933 mi
Average of roughly 4,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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