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AO15 UPN

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 UPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 125,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 100,637 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 100,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,783 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 64,795 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,603 miles

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

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,SIDES AND REAR OF CAR

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,603 miles

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

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

UNDER GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,SIDES AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,355 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT,CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR

Pass 29 May 2018 48,409 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))

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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AO15 UPN 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 75%.

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 AO15 UPN, 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 AO15 UPN registered?

AO15 UPN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is AO15 UPN safe to buy?

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