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GY65 WZG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,346 mi
Last recorded63,346 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 63,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,244 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 59,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,086 miles

drive belt noisy

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted on inside

rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,832 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,195 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 20,643 miles

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

engine oil just above min

Fail 15 Nov 2018 20,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil just above min

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 WZG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG registered?

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

Is GY65 WZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY65 WZG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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