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BT65 YXA

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,904 mi
Last recorded128,904 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 YXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 128,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,197 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 76,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,190 miles

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

windscreen has chip outside zone A

Fail 20 Aug 2020 67,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

windscreen has chip outside zone A

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,099 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 51,099 miles

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

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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BT65 YXA is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT65 YXA, 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 BT65 YXA registered?

BT65 YXA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is BT65 YXA safe to buy?

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