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YT65 JZL

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,554 mi
Last recorded76,554 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT65 JZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 70,408 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2024 70,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 68,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,160 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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YT65 JZL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT65 JZL, 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 YT65 JZL registered?

YT65 JZL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is YT65 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT65 JZL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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