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AF65 NWU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 NWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,707 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 89,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 77,577 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,882 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 43,882 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,686 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays 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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AF65 NWU 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

AF65 NWU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2015.

Is AF65 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 NWU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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