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VA65 EMX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,199 mi
Last recorded120,199 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 EMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 120,199 miles

brake warning light on linnings ok

Pass 30 Dec 2024 113,905 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 109,586 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,666 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,879 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 83,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,071 miles

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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VA65 EMX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA65 EMX, 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 VA65 EMX?

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What year was VA65 EMX registered?

VA65 EMX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is VA65 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 EMX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA65 EMX have outstanding finance?

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