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GU65 GKN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,129 mi
Last recorded129,129 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 121,465 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 121,321 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 110,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,886 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,046 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 GKN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

GU65 GKN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is GU65 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU65 GKN 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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