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A8 VFY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 67,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 63,474 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on outer edge (205/55r16 run flat)

Fail 5 Jul 2025 63,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 50,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,408 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,220 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,544 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,560 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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A8 VFY 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 VFY registered?

A8 VFY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is A8 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VFY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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