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YB65 CBO

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 CBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge and 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Edge and 2.33mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 92,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 82,270 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 68,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,837 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 57,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front drive train fault message on dash

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 43,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 34,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 34,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under tray fitted

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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YB65 CBO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB65 CBO, 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 YB65 CBO registered?

YB65 CBO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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