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MX65 ZGD

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,552 mi
Last recorded117,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX65 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 117,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

*SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH*

Front *Run Flat AND NON Run Flat TYRES FITTED ACROSS SAME AXLE (225/45 17 94 Y)*

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *SMALL CHIP "ZONE A"* (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *SMALL CHIP "ZONE B"* (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre *IN IRREPARABLE AREA (225/45 17 94 Y)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *FRONT LOWER TORQUE ARM INNER BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *FRONT LOWER TORQUE ARM INNER BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,329 miles

*RUN-FLAT & NON RUN-FLAT TYRES FITTED ON FRONT AXLE*

*T.P.M.S. WARNING ON DASH*

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *TORQUE ARM INNER BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *TORQUE ARM INNER BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *225/45/17 94 Y Run-Flat* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear *NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS DAMAGED*

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *SEVERAL SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN* (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 107,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

*RUN-FLAT & NON RUN-FLAT TYRES FITTED ON FRONT AXLE*

*T.P.M.S. WARNING ON DASH*

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *TORQUE ARM INNER BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *TORQUE ARM INNER BUSH WORN/CRACKING* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *225/45/17 94 Y Run-Flat* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear *NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS DAMAGED*

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *SEVERAL SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN* (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,557 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 96,547 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,289 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 86,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,407 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,532 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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MX65 ZGD is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MX65 ZGD, 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 MX65 ZGD registered?

MX65 ZGD is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is MX65 ZGD safe to buy?

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