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AK65 LYJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 LYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,837 miles

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,891 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,888 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 52,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,129 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 42,625 miles

Front discs visually look below manufacturers spec advise brake check

Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,449 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 24,334 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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AK65 LYJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK65 LYJ, 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 AK65 LYJ registered?

AK65 LYJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2015.

Is AK65 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK65 LYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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