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VN65 UVJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,723 mi
Last recorded120,723 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN65 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 120,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,268 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 118,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 107,389 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,853 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,954 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 89,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also stone chip offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 UVJ 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 72.7%.

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 VN65 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

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

Is VN65 UVJ safe to buy?

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