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YK65 EMV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 EMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 90,862 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,500 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,499 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 82,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working and rear (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR PADS NEAR WEAR WIRES

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 10 Jul 2023 72,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,726 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 EMV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

YK65 EMV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is YK65 EMV safe to buy?

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