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YK65 EXB

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 EXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 107,897 miles

code p2243 showing poss. fault on emissions test

Fail 16 Sep 2025 107,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

code p2243 showing poss. fault on emissions test

Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,916 miles

fault code p2243 shown during emissions test

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,698 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in treads 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres almost on 2mm,advise replacement

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyres down to aprox 3.5mm in centre of tread

emissions too clean to register

Fail 14 Sep 2021 53,228 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear both tyres down to aprox 3.5mm in centre of tread

emissions too clean to register

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,377 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 40,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,013 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 EXB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 EXB, 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

How do I check the history of YK65 EXB?

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What year was YK65 EXB registered?

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

Is YK65 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK65 EXB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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