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YB65 CVV

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,657 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced boot position light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,623 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 78,620 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,860 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

discs are slightly lipped

Fail 25 Oct 2023 72,860 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

discs are slightly lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,798 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/45 R17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 225/45 R17 RUN FLAT, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,014 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 53,014 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold - 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,424 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 40,488 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 40,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 32,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 32,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (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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YB65 CVV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

YB65 CVV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2015.

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