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YF65 DLN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,841 mi
Last recorded153,841 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 DLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 153,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 152,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 150,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Front Banana Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 144,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,435 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,435 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Sep 2019 95,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YF65 DLN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF65 DLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF65 DLN registered?

YF65 DLN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2015.

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