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KY03 NBY

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 NBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi piece in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi piece in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 73,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,607 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 20,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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KY03 NBY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KY03 NBY, 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 KY03 NBY registered?

KY03 NBY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2015.

Is KY03 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 NBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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