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YC65 UCX

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 115,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 115,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 104,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,847 miles

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2022 67,780 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,245 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,299 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,068 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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YC65 UCX is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

YC65 UCX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2015.

Is YC65 UCX safe to buy?

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