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KN65 VAM

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN65 VAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,502 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 95,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 89,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,548 miles

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 76,548 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,697 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 69,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs are worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 34,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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KN65 VAM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN65 VAM, 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 KN65 VAM registered?

KN65 VAM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is KN65 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN65 VAM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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