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SW65 UBK

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,141 mi
Last recorded107,141 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 UBK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,933 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Rear tyres n/s and o/s wearing very close to wear bars

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 8 Jun 2024 91,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,904 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,881 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 UBK is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 UBK, 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 SW65 UBK registered?

SW65 UBK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is SW65 UBK safe to buy?

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