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FE65 ZVR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,306 mi
Last recorded166,306 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE65 ZVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 166,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,302 miles

Engine noise

Exhaust flexi very poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Powertrain fault on dash

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Nov 2023 150,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint area blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge of tread area ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 133,004 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 133,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres scrubbed out on outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,846 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn very close to low pad wear sensor

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Rear brake pads worn close to low pad wear sensor

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear 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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FE65 ZVR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE65 ZVR, 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 FE65 ZVR registered?

FE65 ZVR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2015.

Is FE65 ZVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE65 ZVR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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