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SW65 HCY

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,172 mi
Last recorded139,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 HCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 139,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,349 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 69,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,978 miles

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

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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SW65 HCY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW65 HCY, 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

How do I check the history of SW65 HCY?

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What year was SW65 HCY registered?

SW65 HCY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is SW65 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 HCY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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