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GY65 RKN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,241 mi
Last recorded45,241 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY65 RKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,241 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 40,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 35,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,055 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 24,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 24,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 19,142 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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GY65 RKN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY65 RKN, 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 GY65 RKN registered?

GY65 RKN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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