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DC65 UPB

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 UPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,872 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 109,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 69,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,967 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,420 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2020 49,943 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front, lower front arm inner bushes worn/splitting/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drain plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,741 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 29,612 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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DC65 UPB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DC65 UPB, 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 DC65 UPB registered?

DC65 UPB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2015.

Is DC65 UPB safe to buy?

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