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RV65 VDZ

2015 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21660,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 124,359 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,240 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 124,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not pull out to carry out test (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,018 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,018 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 101,526 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 101,489 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,063 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 96,063 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 87,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,684 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 72,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,303 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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
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RV65 VDZ is a 2015 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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.

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RV65 VDZ is a 2015 BMW 216, first registered on 6 October 2015.

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