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YG65 OTU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,266 mi
Last recorded90,266 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG65 OTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,970 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,516 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 63,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,918 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 55,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,754 miles

Undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,804 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,018 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 22,360 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 22,359 miles

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

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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YG65 OTU 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 YG65 OTU, 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 YG65 OTU registered?

YG65 OTU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2015.

Is YG65 OTU safe to buy?

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