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EK65 ECN

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK65 ECN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 70,262 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 70,262 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,516 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 54,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,183 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 41,034 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inside edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,910 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 31 Oct 2018 27,743 miles

Windscreen washer not working (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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EK65 ECN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EK65 ECN, 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 EK65 ECN registered?

EK65 ECN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2015.

Is EK65 ECN safe to buy?

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