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AK65 UZJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 UZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 89,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 89,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 85,686 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake calliper spring missing

Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTED TO WEAR OUT TOO (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 73,814 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 71,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,859 miles

all four tyres wearing close to the legal limit

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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AK65 UZJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK65 UZJ, 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 AK65 UZJ registered?

AK65 UZJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

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