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YB65 FVW

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,795 mi
Last recorded79,795 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 FVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 79,795 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges heavily 2254517

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 79,791 miles

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

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both sides bulbs insecure and not in correct position (4.1.4 (a))

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges heavily 2254517

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 60,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,781 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Nov 2018 29,377 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 FVW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

YB65 FVW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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