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EX65 GWG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX65 GWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet. Turbo/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 116,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 116,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 105,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 94,268 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 85,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 78,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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EX65 GWG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 EX65 GWG, 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 EX65 GWG registered?

EX65 GWG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is EX65 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX65 GWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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