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YE65 LNK

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,641 mi
Last recorded161,641 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 LNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 161,641 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 151,071 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 151,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 138,594 miles

Centre exhaust rubber and bracket is insecure. Exhaust is still secure.

Engine auxiliary belt appears to be squeaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. Change ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Top engine cover loose

Fail 20 Dec 2023 138,585 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Centre exhaust rubber and bracket is insecure. Exhaust is still secure.

Engine auxiliary belt appears to be squeaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. Change ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Top engine cover loose

Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 131,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,477 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 126,477 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2021 119,926 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 119,926 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 109,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,437 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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YE65 LNK is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YE65 LNK, 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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YE65 LNK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2015.

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