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FX65 VVZ

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX65 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 63,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,131 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 60,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / tread cracked perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / tread cracked perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / tread cracked perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 45,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,904 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 30,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 VVZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

FX65 VVZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is FX65 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX65 VVZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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