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YC65 VVY

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 94,009 miles

Front lower suspension arm front bushes cracking slightly

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,243 miles

Rear tyres on wear bars will soon need changing

Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,814 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,702 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,417 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 VVY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC65 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

YC65 VVY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2015.

Is YC65 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC65 VVY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC65 VVY have outstanding finance?

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