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FX65 VVU

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX65 VVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,649 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 102,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 85,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine under tray cover fitted

tpms light on

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,969 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,087 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front fog light broken

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,717 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2018 52,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside front tyre cracking

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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 VVU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

Is FX65 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 VVU 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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