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YE65 MZT

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,656 mi
Last recorded89,656 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc face slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 89,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc face slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2025 77,079 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 77,077 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 56,892 miles

Exhaust leak from manifold.

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

Pass 25 May 2022 46,605 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 46,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks up wrong way, possibly left hand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam

Pass 28 May 2021 32,486 miles

slight exhaust leak flex section

Fail 28 May 2021 32,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight exhaust leak flex section

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 23,368 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 MZT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZT, 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 YE65 MZT registered?

YE65 MZT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2015.

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