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YK65 FMA

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 FMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 98,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 98,098 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brakes imbalanced by 29 percent but locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,602 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,323 miles

Front both tyres worn plain on inner edge of treads

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,160 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 35,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 FMA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 YK65 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

YK65 FMA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2015.

Is YK65 FMA safe to buy?

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