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SY65 VUX

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,303 mi
Last recorded70,303 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 VUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,303 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,585 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 67,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 64,388 miles

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

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 64,388 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,702 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 40,227 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,458 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 31,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SY65 VUX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY65 VUX, 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 SY65 VUX registered?

SY65 VUX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is SY65 VUX safe to buy?

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