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YH65 MJY

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH65 MJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 71,680 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 71,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2024 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing low on tread ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen has slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing low on tread ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,502 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,667 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 33,667 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,444 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YH65 MJY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YH65 MJY, 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 YH65 MJY registered?

YH65 MJY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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