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RA65 FPJ

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 147,759 miles

covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2026 147,759 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2025 132,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,110 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,441 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 27 Feb 2023 111,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,410 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,867 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,597 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 48,597 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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RA65 FPJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA65 FPJ, 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 RA65 FPJ registered?

RA65 FPJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is RA65 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 FPJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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