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OV65 ZYJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,411 mi
Last recorded54,411 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV65 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 54,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 50,564 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 47,568 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 41,360 miles

engine under tray missing

Fail 7 Jan 2023 41,360 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

engine under tray missing

Pass 11 Dec 2021 39,017 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 39,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 27,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 18,400 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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OV65 ZYJ 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 66.7%.

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 OV65 ZYJ, 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 OV65 ZYJ registered?

OV65 ZYJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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The MOT history for OV65 ZYJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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