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CV65 MBX

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV65 MBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,811 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,967 miles

Nearside Front control arm has slight play

Offside Front track rod end .leaking grease but not split ok for mot

Fail 27 Nov 2024 81,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front control arm has slight play

Offside Front track rod end .leaking grease but not split ok for mot

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 74,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,355 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,010 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 62,932 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 42,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,552 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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CV65 MBX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV65 MBX, 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 CV65 MBX registered?

CV65 MBX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is CV65 MBX safe to buy?

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