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MT65 ZGN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

126,177 mi
Last recorded126,177 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT65 ZGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 120,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 112,021 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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,456 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,749 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,466 miles

Offside Front and central front windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,404 miles

Central Front chip on windscreen out side zone A area

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

Lower under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front chip on windscreen out side zone A area

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

Lower under trays fitted

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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MT65 ZGN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 MT65 ZGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT65 ZGN registered?

MT65 ZGN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is MT65 ZGN safe to buy?

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