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YC65 YJN

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 133,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 133,465 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake sensor wiring insecure and likely to touch the driveshaft or the wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge of the rim MARKED YELLOW (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 128,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,726 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 120,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 111,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,244 miles

Head lights adjusted

Under trays fitted covering under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,876 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 YJN is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

YC65 YJN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2015.

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