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BA03 RAN

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,690 mi
Last recorded151,690 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 RAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 142,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 135,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 129,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 129,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BA03 RAN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA03 RAN, 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 BA03 RAN registered?

BA03 RAN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is BA03 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 RAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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