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AF65 FZL

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 FZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,282 miles

boot latch fault

Fail 15 Jul 2025 104,282 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak dpf/flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 Replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot latch fault

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 59,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 91Y P7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 38,333 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,561 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,553 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 25,667 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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AF65 FZL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 AF65 FZL, 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 AF65 FZL registered?

AF65 FZL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2015.

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