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NU65 VPE

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,842 mi
Last recorded137,842 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU65 VPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 137,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 133,012 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,992 miles

Drivers seat head rest fitted incorrectly

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen has a tiny chip/crack in central area, this could be repaired

Fail 19 Dec 2022 124,990 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light in dash on and info screen states brake pad sensor fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Drivers seat head rest fitted incorrectly

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen has a tiny chip/crack in central area, this could be repaired

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,141 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe come away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner rim damaged

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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NU65 VPE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU65 VPE, 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 NU65 VPE registered?

NU65 VPE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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