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RA65 TFJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 TFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 139,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (front ) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (front ) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,532 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (front ) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 1.89mm. Inside edge worn. Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (front ) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,179 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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RA65 TFJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

RA65 TFJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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