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AK65 ZRT

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,302 mi
Last recorded164,302 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 ZRT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 164,302 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 164,302 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 159,991 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 159,991 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 157,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 153,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 153,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 126,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,714 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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AK65 ZRT 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 AK65 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

AK65 ZRT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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