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DC65 UPJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,561 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 78,848 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 78,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 66,159 miles

Gearbox oil leak .Rear oil seal ?

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,778 miles

Front Section exhaust is blowing .

Nearside Rear Road wheel slight damage inner rim

Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,778 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

Front Section exhaust is blowing .

Nearside Rear Road wheel slight damage inner rim

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 35,445 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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 UPJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

DC65 UPJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2015.

Is DC65 UPJ safe to buy?

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