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BG65 TDU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 TDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 89,125 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases suspect flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 61,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,635 miles

rear seat cushion removed to access belts

Fail 30 Sep 2020 52,635 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

rear seat cushion removed to access belts

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,342 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,341 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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BG65 TDU 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 70%.

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 BG65 TDU, 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 BG65 TDU registered?

BG65 TDU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2015.

Is BG65 TDU safe to buy?

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