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BM15 DEM

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM15 DEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check Strap Insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 115,928 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check Strap Insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2024 108,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 99,439 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,954 miles

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

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2022 90,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,693 miles

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

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

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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BM15 DEM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 BM15 DEM, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BM15 DEM registered?

BM15 DEM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is BM15 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM15 DEM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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