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YD65 VSL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD65 VSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 76,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2023 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,383 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,236 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 ()

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,210 miles

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

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))

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

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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YD65 VSL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD65 VSL, 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 YD65 VSL registered?

YD65 VSL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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