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YF65 SWV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,334 mi
Last recorded132,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 SWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 132,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,113 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,082 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,114 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 110,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,384 miles

Coolant level low

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,955 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,448 miles

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

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 SWV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SWV, 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 YF65 SWV registered?

YF65 SWV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2015.

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