CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV65 BYU

2015 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,947 mi
Last recorded103,947 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21660,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 BYU
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,947 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,052 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 95,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 77,051 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,673 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 72,673 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,829 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

O/S REAR TYRE PERRISHED

REAR CHILD SEAT S FITTED SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,978 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,766 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
Full BMW 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV65 BYU is a 2015 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 60,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV65 BYU?

You can check the full history of RV65 BYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV65 BYU registered?

RV65 BYU is a 2015 BMW 216, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is RV65 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV65 BYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV65 BYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV65 BYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.