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SM65 UPO

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,944 mi
Last recorded120,944 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 UPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 120,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,725 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2024 86,277 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light Operates the fog lamp which shows RED (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Operates the reversing lamp which is a WHITE light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Switches on the offside rear reversing lamp (4.5.3 (a))

Central Very little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,402 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,148 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,416 miles

o/s/f wheel bolt missing

Fail 5 Dec 2020 55,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

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

o/s/f wheel bolt missing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 45,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer 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 UPO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver 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 SM65 UPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM65 UPO registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM65 UPO 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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