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GN65 SWV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN65 SWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,985 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 106,985 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,278 miles

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

Oil leaks from the rear diff

Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaks from the rear diff

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,386 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 85,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside daytime running lights aren't working

Pass 5 May 2022 79,173 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 66,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,584 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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GN65 SWV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN65 SWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN65 SWV registered?

GN65 SWV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is GN65 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN65 SWV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN65 SWV have outstanding finance?

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