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SB65 VKG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,476 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 84,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 77,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 70,134 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 70,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 66,268 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Fail 30 May 2023 66,268 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 60,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Sensor damaged (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 60,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working Unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Sensor damaged (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,576 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 45,515 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 45,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 26,998 miles

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

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

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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SB65 VKG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB65 VKG, 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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SB65 VKG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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