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SO65 LXV

2015 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 21660,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 LXV
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 87,755 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,289 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 70,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,598 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,594 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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SO65 LXV is a 2015 BMW 216 in Black 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 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 60,918 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO65 LXV registered?

SO65 LXV is a 2015 BMW 216, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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