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BN15 XWR

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,373 mi
Last recorded48,373 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 XWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,373 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 48,373 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,965 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 45,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 43,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and tpms light on worn on edge and near 3mm ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 34,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,634 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 29,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,155 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 XWR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

BN15 XWR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is BN15 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 XWR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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