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FX65 VVL

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX65 VVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 103,968 miles

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

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

drive chain fault on dash

tpms light on

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated, undertray fitted making further inspection difficult (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small spots of accelerated corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamps slightly dull

drivetrain fault illuminated on dashboard

solid TPMS light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,035 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 75,035 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,348 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,128 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,168 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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FX65 VVL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

FX65 VVL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is FX65 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 VVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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