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PY65 CYJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY65 CYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 91,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,211 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,208 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,959 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 56,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,698 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,163 miles

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

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

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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PY65 CYJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY65 CYJ, 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 PY65 CYJ registered?

PY65 CYJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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