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SM65 UPC

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 61,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 56,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside also discs have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 56,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside also discs have pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,497 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,869 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front shock dust covers perishing/spilting

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low ,worn inner edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 33,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low ,worn inner edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jan 2021 23,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing smooth on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,002 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 UPC is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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