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BM12 MAB

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,531 mi
Last recorded118,531 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM12 MAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 118,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,922 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 50,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low 1/2 litre

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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BM12 MAB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BM12 MAB, 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 BM12 MAB registered?

BM12 MAB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is BM12 MAB safe to buy?

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