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YC65 UDV

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,124 mi
Last recorded88,124 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC65 UDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 88,124 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 88,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff misty

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,379 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,469 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 54,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,940 miles

diff leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,228 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Twisted unable to retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt twisted

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,527 miles

Rear wiper split

service light on

slight oil leak from rear diff seals

top engine cover insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2018 23,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 UDV is a 2015 BMW 116 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 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 UDV, 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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What year was YC65 UDV registered?

YC65 UDV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2015.

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