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FY65 XZE

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 XZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 61,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,348 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,390 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 42,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake warning light illuminated

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 21,023 miles

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

full under body covers fitted

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 XZE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

FY65 XZE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2015.

Is FY65 XZE safe to buy?

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