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BN15 VCV

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,861 mi
Last recorded46,861 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 VCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 46,861 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 42,627 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 38,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,679 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 34,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,563 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 28,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 20,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 15,026 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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BN15 VCV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN15 VCV, 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 BN15 VCV registered?

BN15 VCV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is BN15 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 VCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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