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SK65 UPZ

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,276 mi
Last recorded72,276 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK65 UPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 72,276 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oil leak on drive shaft rear badly leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 62,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,279 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 39,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 29,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2020 26,773 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,339 miles

engine cover fitted

no smoke emitted on emissions test

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 15,933 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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SK65 UPZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK65 UPZ, 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 SK65 UPZ registered?

SK65 UPZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is SK65 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK65 UPZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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