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EK65 LYU

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK65 LYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 174,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 158,599 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 158,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,077 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,832 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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EK65 LYU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver 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 EK65 LYU, 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 EK65 LYU registered?

EK65 LYU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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