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GU65 CGX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,375 mi
Last recorded156,375 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 CGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 156,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 141,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 141,079 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,477 miles

Both rear tyres on designed wear limit

Brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 28 Sep 2022 88,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres on designed wear limit

Brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,917 miles

Offside washer jet loose and low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,456 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 28,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,215 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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GU65 CGX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU65 CGX, 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 GU65 CGX registered?

GU65 CGX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is GU65 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU65 CGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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