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FX65 VUJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,299 mi
Last recorded128,299 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX65 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 128,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 116,164 miles

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FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

NSF STRUT TOP BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO INNER TREADS WORN AND NAIL IN TREAD (NOT PUNCTURED) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 116,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached REAR MOST ARM - INNER PIN/BUSH NOT FULLY CLAMPED / SECURED (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

FRONT FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

NSF STRUT TOP BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO INNER TREADS WORN AND NAIL IN TREAD (NOT PUNCTURED) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 110,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated

Offside headlight damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 89,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,490 miles

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

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

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

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

service warning light on( -2,400miles)

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,356 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Sep 2020 78,355 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,998 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,541 miles

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

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 VUJ 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 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 FX65 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

FX65 VUJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is FX65 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 VUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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