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WG65 KCV

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,078 mi
Last recorded102,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG65 KCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 102,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,408 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Transmission fault light on dash

Fail 14 Dec 2023 74,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Transmission fault light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,198 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 63,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,986 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possibly below min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possibly below min thickness /scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possibly below min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened possibly below min thickness /scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,892 miles

Undertrays obstructing view of components

Fail 2 Oct 2019 43,870 miles

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

Undertrays obstructing view of components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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WG65 KCV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange 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 WG65 KCV, 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 WG65 KCV registered?

WG65 KCV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2015.

Is WG65 KCV safe to buy?

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