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FV65 FAK

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,534 mi
Last recorded207,534 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 FAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 207,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 195,733 miles

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

Rear bumper splitter missing were originally fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2025 195,733 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n.s o.s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear bumper splitter missing were originally fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2025 195,731 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Bumper Valance Missing

Pass 4 Apr 2024 182,495 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 175,784 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate slighty damaged but can still be read

Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,106 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 159,106 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,920 miles

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

TPS lamp on

Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,920 miles

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

TPS lamp on

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,320 miles

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

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

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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FV65 FAK is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 FV65 FAK, 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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FV65 FAK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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