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YB65 GJZ

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 115,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 115,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective bulb will not stay in holder (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 107,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have slight wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,246 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damage

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,273 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge also on 2mm 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 35,419 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 GJZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJZ, 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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YB65 GJZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2015.

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