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MJ65 YLP

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,156 mi
Last recorded105,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ65 YLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 93,414 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge, 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,200 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 80,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,073 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,185 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 43,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,880 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 26,880 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MJ65 YLP 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 MJ65 YLP, 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 MJ65 YLP registered?

MJ65 YLP is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2015.

Is MJ65 YLP safe to buy?

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