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BK15 UVJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 87,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 82,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 63,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,572 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,572 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,353 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 39,959 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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BK15 UVJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK15 UVJ, 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 BK15 UVJ registered?

BK15 UVJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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