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AK65 ZGU

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,179 mi
Last recorded116,179 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 116,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 97,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 83,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 40,879 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 40,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZGU 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 AK65 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

AK65 ZGU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is AK65 ZGU safe to buy?

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