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FV64 VTJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,385 mi
Last recorded138,385 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV64 VTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 138,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 138,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 138,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,796 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 120,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,614 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) close at time of test

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,170 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,948 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,956 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges especially inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 45,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges especially inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,710 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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FV64 VTJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 FV64 VTJ, 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 FV64 VTJ registered?

FV64 VTJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2015.

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