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YK65 EEY

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,248 mi
Last recorded61,248 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 EEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,152 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 58,152 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 55,992 miles

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

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,965 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine bay pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 50,749 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 50,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,246 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 44,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,756 miles

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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YK65 EEY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK65 EEY, 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 YK65 EEY registered?

YK65 EEY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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