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AK65 VLB

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 VLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,828 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 68,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,616 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Tyre fouling against shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,336 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outside wall

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has a small chip in Zone A

Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,773 miles

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

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 VLB is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 AK65 VLB, 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 AK65 VLB registered?

AK65 VLB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is AK65 VLB safe to buy?

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