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BV65 PVL

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,500 mi
Last recorded76,500 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 PVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,500 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 71,109 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 42,331 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,862 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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BV65 PVL 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 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 BV65 PVL, 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 BV65 PVL registered?

BV65 PVL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2015.

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