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YG65 PYJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,907 mi
Last recorded96,907 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG65 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,907 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 96,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,935 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,699 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 45,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 26,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 26,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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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YG65 PYJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PYJ, 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 YG65 PYJ registered?

YG65 PYJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2015.

Is YG65 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG65 PYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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