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B7 GPO

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,290 mi
Last recorded132,290 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 132,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,120 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,118 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,820 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear tyres worn on inner edges,becoming low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,002 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,002 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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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B7 GPO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 B7 GPO, 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 B7 GPO registered?

B7 GPO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2015.

Is B7 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 GPO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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