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FG65 WXU

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,141 mi
Last recorded103,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG65 WXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 103,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,488 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,606 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,606 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,990 miles

Exhaust system flexible section has some play in

Fluid leak present around rear of gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,376 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 WXU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WXU, 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

How do I check the history of FG65 WXU?

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What year was FG65 WXU registered?

FG65 WXU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is FG65 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG65 WXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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