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AV53 ETS

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ETS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,951 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,840 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,274 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 112,274 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 103,290 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,100 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,192 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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AV53 ETS is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV53 ETS, 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 AV53 ETS registered?

AV53 ETS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is AV53 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 ETS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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