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LY65 EHZ

2015 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,991 mi
Last recorded120,991 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY65 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 120,991 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not work but has 2 lamps

undertrays covering underside at the time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2024 107,772 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,248 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 86,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,419 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 59,256 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,773 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,044 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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LY65 EHZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Brown 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 LY65 EHZ, 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 LY65 EHZ registered?

LY65 EHZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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