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YE65 NVN

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 NVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

under tray ftted

Fail 7 Feb 2026 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray ftted

Fail 30 Dec 2025 111,874 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted/seated

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 105,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 23 Aug 2021 76,278 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 10 Sep 2020 72,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,880 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 56,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,783 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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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YE65 NVN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NVN, 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 NVN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2015.

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