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YC65 PLJ

2015 BMW 216

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21660,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,711 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,867 miles

bad oil leak

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 58,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,021 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 45,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,631 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,914 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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YC65 PLJ is a 2015 BMW 216 in Blue 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 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 60,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC65 PLJ registered?

YC65 PLJ is a 2015 BMW 216, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is YC65 PLJ safe to buy?

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