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YB65 FVX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,932 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 98,873 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 85,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,929 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,512 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 38,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 36,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 29,385 miles

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

both front tyres worn and perishing.

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 FVX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

YB65 FVX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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