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BN15 VFY

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 VFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 119,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,503 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 106,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 98,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 93,659 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 93,650 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 90,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BN15 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

BN15 VFY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2015.

Is BN15 VFY safe to buy?

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