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KY65 ZLU

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,076 mi
Last recorded120,076 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY65 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 120,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 114,049 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 106,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KY65 ZLU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 KY65 ZLU, 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 KY65 ZLU registered?

KY65 ZLU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2015.

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