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FG65 TWJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,887 mi
Last recorded131,887 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG65 TWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,887 miles

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

handbrake shoes noisey in discs

Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

handbrake shoes noisey in discs

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 120,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,475 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 109,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,315 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 86,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low n/s headlamp pointing on ground tried to adjust having no effect (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,145 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,929 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under covers fitted

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 TWJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG65 TWJ, 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 FG65 TWJ registered?

FG65 TWJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2015.

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