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BK15 VFM

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 VFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,912 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 78,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,345 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 68,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 57,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,224 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 19,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 VFM is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BK15 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

BK15 VFM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2015.

Is BK15 VFM safe to buy?

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