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VN65 UUJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN65 UUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 68,750 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 68,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flexi snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and damaged to sidewall and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 59,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 59,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,173 miles

Under trays fitted covering underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2022 52,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted covering underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,324 miles

Under trays fitted covering all underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2020 36,881 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat base blocking centre and osr belt clasp

Under trays fitted covering all under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2020 36,881 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat base blocking centre and osr belt clasp

Under trays fitted covering all under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2019 32,322 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 26,013 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 26,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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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VN65 UUJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN65 UUJ, 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 VN65 UUJ registered?

VN65 UUJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2015.

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