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AU65 XUL

2015 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,193 mi
Last recorded94,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 XUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,732 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 84,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/R and N/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,896 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 26,062 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 25,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 7 Nov 2018 17,095 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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AU65 XUL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU65 XUL, 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 AU65 XUL registered?

AU65 XUL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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