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FX65 VTA

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,223 mi
Last recorded158,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX65 VTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 158,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,964 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 134,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 124,217 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,909 miles

Nail nearside front tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 122,825 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust system disconnected at flexible pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nail nearside front tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,968 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,156 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,119 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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FX65 VTA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX65 VTA, 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

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What year was FX65 VTA registered?

FX65 VTA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is FX65 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 VTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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