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DF65 SZC

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,144 mi
Last recorded94,144 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 SZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,533 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 RUN FLAT also cords in cut area of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,906 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 13 Feb 2024 66,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,905 miles

various under body covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Feb 2022 45,350 miles

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 25,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 21,578 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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DF65 SZC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 DF65 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF65 SZC registered?

DF65 SZC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is DF65 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF65 SZC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF65 SZC have outstanding finance?

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