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SM65 OSW

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,439 mi
Last recorded107,439 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 OSW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,439 miles

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

NSF shock absorber dust cover split

NSR shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,090 miles

Front shock absorbers dust covers split (both)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,369 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 67,364 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,839 miles

Nearside 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))

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 OSW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM65 OSW, 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 SM65 OSW registered?

SM65 OSW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is SM65 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 OSW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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