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MV65 YHY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV65 YHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 79,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,104 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 2 Jan 2025 73,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,616 miles

Front tyres slightly miss- shaped in the tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 39,833 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 39,812 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 31,790 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 31,790 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2018 20,673 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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MV65 YHY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 MV65 YHY, 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 MV65 YHY registered?

MV65 YHY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is MV65 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV65 YHY 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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