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YC65 OBA

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 OBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 88,669 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 83,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flickers led (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 73,022 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 66,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 59,628 miles

Offside Front 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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,536 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 43,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 45 17 rsc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section ( poss manifold area) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sticker on windscreen drivers view of the road impaired slightly

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2018 36,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section ( poss manifold area) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Sticker on windscreen drivers view of the road impaired slightly

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

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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YC65 OBA is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC65 OBA, 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 YC65 OBA registered?

YC65 OBA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is YC65 OBA safe to buy?

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