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FD65 XLK

2015 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 XLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,450 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 109,287 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 95,121 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 95,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 78,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,654 miles

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

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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FD65 XLK is a 2015 BMW 116 in Brown 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 FD65 XLK, 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 FD65 XLK registered?

FD65 XLK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is FD65 XLK safe to buy?

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