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FY65 BWG

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,110 mi
Last recorded93,110 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 BWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 93,110 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,871 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 87,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear deff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,902 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2022 70,901 miles

Central Inner Horn not working (7.7 (a))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,068 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 62,068 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front number plate sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,257 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,371 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 48,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,249 miles

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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FY65 BWG is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY65 BWG, 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 FY65 BWG registered?

FY65 BWG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is FY65 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY65 BWG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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