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MC65 ERJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,048 mi
Last recorded78,048 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 ERJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 78,048 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted obscurng some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage on edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 56,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage on edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 36,769 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 36,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 30,891 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2020 24,671 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2018 17,174 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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MC65 ERJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 MC65 ERJ, 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 MC65 ERJ registered?

MC65 ERJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is MC65 ERJ safe to buy?

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