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YB65 CBY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 CBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,474 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 101,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,590 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 87,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

run flat tyres on rear not on front

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,088 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Feb 2022 56,088 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 55,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 41,497 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,909 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,167 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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YB65 CBY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 YB65 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

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

Is YB65 CBY safe to buy?

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