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YB65 FON

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,121 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and body undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,059 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose strong advise/ flexi area (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hubs slight noise

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,080 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexible joint coming lose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff output seal starting leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease pass clip

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,029 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,080 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 FON is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YB65 FON, 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 FON registered?

YB65 FON is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2015.

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