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YK65 FCC

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,340 mi
Last recorded105,340 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 105,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 105,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 95,723 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 95,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,516 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 83,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 83,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 66,767 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 66,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,806 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 FCC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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