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VX65 ZYR

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,271 mi
Last recorded155,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX65 ZYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 155,271 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 155,271 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,653 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored / worn

Brake performance low - ONLY JUST MEETING REQURIEMENTS

Rear tyres heavily perished and split / cut

both front brake discs worn and scored

n/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

Fail 15 Jan 2024 138,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure Flexi-Section deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored / worn

Brake performance low - ONLY JUST MEETING REQURIEMENTS

Rear tyres heavily perished and split / cut

both front brake discs worn and scored

n/s/f shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

n/s/f tyre - sidewall cut/damaged

n/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

o/s/r shock absorber worn and reduced damping action

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,465 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and scored

both rear shock absorbers worn and reduced damping action

rear brake pads set wearing unevenly and low

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,337 miles

front exhaust flexi-section damaged and insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,012 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,356 miles

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

Rear 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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VX65 ZYR is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 VX65 ZYR, 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 VX65 ZYR registered?

VX65 ZYR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2015.

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