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NU65 ZNO

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU65 ZNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 91,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,550 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2022 78,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 71,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper projection below headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus steel rod pierced inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 62,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,983 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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NU65 ZNO is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU65 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

NU65 ZNO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2015.

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