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SY65 VVW

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,397 mi
Last recorded109,397 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 VVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 85,228 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,873 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,813 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi in poor condition

tyre pressure light on

Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,898 miles

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

Multiple Trays & Covers Making some components Difficult/unable to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal tread limit just met 1.8 - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal tread limit just met 1.8 - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,356 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 42,616 miles

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

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Offside Front 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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SY65 VVW is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 SY65 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

SY65 VVW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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