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FV65 TBO

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,202 mi
Last recorded41,202 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 TBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 41,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2026 41,034 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 41,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 38,900 miles

Small chips in window screen

Pass 24 May 2024 36,840 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 32,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 32,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 30,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 30,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 91 w dunlop sport max runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 28,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 23,760 miles

Rear Wiper split

Fail 11 Dec 2018 23,760 miles

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

Rear Wiper split

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 TBO 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 69.2%.

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 TBO, 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 FV65 TBO registered?

FV65 TBO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2015.

Is FV65 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 TBO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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