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GU65 OFW

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 OFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tpm lamp on

Fail 29 Jan 2026 127,426 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

tpm lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2025 124,395 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,429 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on outer and inner edge and on 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on inner and outer edge and on 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,791 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 96,389 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 93,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,013 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,798 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 19,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 OFW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

GU65 OFW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2015.

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