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YF65 GVU

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 GVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,534 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,534 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,362 miles

all tyre treads on 3mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,717 miles

Crank Pulley Worn

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,025 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,485 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays

Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,087 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

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 GVU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

YF65 GVU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2015.

Is YF65 GVU safe to buy?

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Does YF65 GVU have outstanding finance?

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