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B13 BXC

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,941 mi
Last recorded136,941 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,974 miles

Central exhaust cracked on weld to box

exhaust flexy pipe split but not leaking excessively

Fail 10 Oct 2025 122,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust cracked on weld to box

exhaust flexy pipe split but not leaking excessively

Pass 21 Dec 2024 133,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,496 miles

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,155 miles

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 127,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 121,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,024 miles

Front 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 19 Oct 2018 32,370 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 32,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,750 miles

Rear rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on legal requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre is splitting on the inside sidewall 225/40/18/w

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,974 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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B13 BXC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B13 BXC, 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 B13 BXC registered?

B13 BXC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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