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AE65 UBW

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 UBW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 88,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 88,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 83,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 78,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 73,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,279 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,379 miles

front and rear brake discs are lipped

front and rear brake pads are low

Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,233 miles

front washers poor in operation

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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AE65 UBW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE65 UBW, 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

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What year was AE65 UBW registered?

AE65 UBW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2015.

Is AE65 UBW safe to buy?

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