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YE65 OJJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,852 mi
Last recorded171,852 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 171,852 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 171,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,686 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 153,680 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Plastic item stuck to offside lower of front screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Broken at front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image. Headlamp internals appear loose. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,072 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 120,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,001 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner 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 worn on centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

wet test

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,879 miles

Front shock absorbers low resistance both sides

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,237 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 56,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under tray fitted.

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 OJJ 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 61.5%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2015.

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