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YA65 EKM

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,469 mi
Last recorded42,469 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 EKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 42,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2024 38,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from front flexi joint not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy noise from front flexi joint (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 32,078 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 24,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 20,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from interior mirror in drivers vision ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 15,858 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 12,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 12,587 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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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YA65 EKM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA65 EKM, 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 YA65 EKM registered?

YA65 EKM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2015.

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