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FG65 EXV

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG65 EXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

drivetrain message on dash

Fail 24 Jan 2025 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

drivetrain message on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section under engine covers (6.1.2 (a))

n/s passenger doors body damage

Fail 29 Jan 2024 90,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section under engine covers (6.1.2 (a))

n/s passenger doors body damage

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,550 miles

inner brake pads look low front and rear

Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,550 miles

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

inner brake pads look low front and rear

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,483 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,595 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,089 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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FG65 EXV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG65 EXV, 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 FG65 EXV registered?

FG65 EXV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2015.

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