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YK65 KCV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,358 mi
Last recorded151,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 151,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 144,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 144,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 135,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 124,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit slight damage

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,333 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 101,333 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,945 miles

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,260 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,470 miles

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

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 KCV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

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

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