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YB65 ETR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 ETR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 92,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 53,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo to dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 53,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo to dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear wearing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 44,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2023 44,812 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to ascertain windscreen wiper performance as washers not working

Fail 4 Mar 2023 44,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low due to impact damaged headlamp has been pushed down but still secure (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi joint is in poor condition and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,727 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,441 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,122 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 26,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 nail through sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 21,454 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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YB65 ETR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETR, 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 YB65 ETR registered?

YB65 ETR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2015.

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