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AX15 SRU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 SRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 72,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 65,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 48,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,571 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 39,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 30,246 miles

Front both brake discs slight lipped on inside

Pass 12 May 2018 20,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 20,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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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AX15 SRU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX15 SRU, 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 AX15 SRU registered?

AX15 SRU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is AX15 SRU safe to buy?

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