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AB61 BUT

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 BUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,346 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,769 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,052 miles

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

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

n/s rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,767 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,619 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers undertrays fited

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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AB61 BUT 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 91.7%.

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 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 AB61 BUT, 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 AB61 BUT registered?

AB61 BUT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2015.

Is AB61 BUT safe to buy?

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