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GU65 FXJ

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,775 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 55,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,082 miles

under-covers fitted to the vehicle reducing visibility

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on around 4mm thick. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track control arm inner bushes starting to crack and have very slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 31,388 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2018 24,050 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 24,050 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 FXJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 GU65 FXJ, 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

How do I check the history of GU65 FXJ?

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What year was GU65 FXJ registered?

GU65 FXJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2015.

Is GU65 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU65 FXJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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