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OY65 YLU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY65 YLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 55,850 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 55,836 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,848 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,517 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,226 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inside + cracking

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Oct 2022 45,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre bald on inside + cracking

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,342 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 36,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM++NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre as wall damage

rear wiper faulty

Pass 19 Oct 2020 30,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 25,384 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,757 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 20,757 miles

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

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

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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OY65 YLU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY65 YLU, 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 OY65 YLU registered?

OY65 YLU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2015.

Is OY65 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY65 YLU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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