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BN15 VKS

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 VKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 121,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,174 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 85,174 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 68,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 68,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,242 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,417 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 VKS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 VKS, 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.

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What year was BN15 VKS registered?

BN15 VKS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is BN15 VKS safe to buy?

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