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GD65 YCV

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 YCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,750 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,529 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,528 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,205 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 54,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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GD65 YCV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD65 YCV, 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 GD65 YCV registered?

GD65 YCV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is GD65 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD65 YCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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