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GD65 UBU

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,115 mi
Last recorded94,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 UBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 94,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,298 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2025 84,298 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2024 77,591 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,675 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 40,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,092 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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GD65 UBU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GD65 UBU, 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 GD65 UBU registered?

GD65 UBU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is GD65 UBU safe to buy?

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