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AO65 OBC

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 OBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 86,797 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,924 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 64,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,562 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Oct 2019 49,064 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 49,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,776 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 39,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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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AO65 OBC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO65 OBC, 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 AO65 OBC registered?

AO65 OBC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2015.

Is AO65 OBC safe to buy?

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