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FM65 GKE

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 GKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 65,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 65,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,266 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 62,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 59,950 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 59,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 57,851 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 57,851 miles

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 54,756 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 54,756 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 45,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,661 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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FM65 GKE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM65 GKE, 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 FM65 GKE registered?

FM65 GKE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is FM65 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 GKE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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