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SM65 KNF

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 KNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,231 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear diff has minor leak

Fail 17 Feb 2026 107,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emission close to limit but passed

handbrake / brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,218 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low can't be adjusted as adjusted not working on headlight, (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 93,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 86,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,136 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Cannot read front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,718 miles

Rear Diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,955 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 35,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 17,158 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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SM65 KNF is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SM65 KNF, 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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SM65 KNF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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