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A2 PTR

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PTR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,404 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 126,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored / corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

runflat tyres fitted to rear non runflat tres fitted to front

Fail 16 Nov 2023 104,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored / corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

runflat tyres fitted to rear non runflat tres fitted to front

Fail 9 Nov 2023 103,995 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Mixed/Tyres fitted - Non-Runflat & Runflat

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

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

Parking brake performance only just met - 16% effort

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,502 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint area (Weak) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,933 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,898 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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A2 PTR is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A2 PTR, 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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A2 PTR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2015.

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