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AL09 MAX

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 MAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 90,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,287 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 66,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre size-225/45/17-91V-run flat

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

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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AL09 MAX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AL09 MAX, 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 AL09 MAX registered?

AL09 MAX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is AL09 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL09 MAX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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