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SB65 VLF

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,415 miles

Under tray shield

Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 48,923 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 36,624 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,636 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 20,827 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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SB65 VLF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLF, 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 SB65 VLF registered?

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

Is SB65 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 VLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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