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AE61 ABY

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 ABY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,746 miles

Offside Front slight play at wheel

Fail 9 Jan 2026 132,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front slight play at wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,424 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2025 125,297 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 113,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,755 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 106,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,942 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking + slightly misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking + slightly misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,789 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,035 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 60,034 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,730 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,253 miles

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

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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AE61 ABY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AE61 ABY, 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 AE61 ABY registered?

AE61 ABY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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