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GV65 XSB

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 XSB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,901 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 62,224 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,151 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently seat rail not bolted down properly (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 RFT ()

tpms on

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Too clean for diesel emission test

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,469 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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GV65 XSB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 GV65 XSB, 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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GV65 XSB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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