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FX65 VUL

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 144,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 123,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,557 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 116,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,452 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 111,450 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi worn

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jul 2018 75,051 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,051 miles

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

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 VUL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 VUL, 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 FX65 VUL registered?

FX65 VUL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is FX65 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 VUL 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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