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AB57 UTB

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,435 mi
Last recorded47,435 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 UTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 47,435 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 113,981 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 113,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,044 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 47,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 108,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,306 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 43,306 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,227 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,736 miles

Heat shield insecure

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,352 miles

advise offside front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,077 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 25,377 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 25,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 42,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,156 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 8,736 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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AB57 UTB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AB57 UTB, 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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AB57 UTB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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