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FY65 ECN

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,502 mi
Last recorded96,502 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 80,586 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted front to rear obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2021 70,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 69,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread where marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall where marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,912 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,508 miles

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

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

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 ECN is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

FY65 ECN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is FY65 ECN safe to buy?

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