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YB65 GEJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 80,226 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,598 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,612 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 44,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 7,598 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 GEJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

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

Is YB65 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB65 GEJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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