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2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration298 FS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 112,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 107,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 107,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,789 miles

front brake pads low and edges of brake disc corroded

rear brake pads low and edges of disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 74,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,823 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,117 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.00mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 48,115 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.00mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,769 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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298 FS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 298 FS, 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 298 FS registered?

298 FS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is 298 FS safe to buy?

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