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MC65 XZW

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 XZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak - Rear Differential

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 109,812 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,228 miles

slight oil leak from differential

Fail 5 Sep 2024 94,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight oil leak from differential

Pass 28 Aug 2023 79,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,742 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 53,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,560 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 XZW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 MC65 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

MC65 XZW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is MC65 XZW safe to buy?

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