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BP15 BYW

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,487 mi
Last recorded104,487 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP15 BYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,982 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2025 97,971 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2024 93,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,669 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 67,076 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,845 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,843 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BP15 BYW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 BP15 BYW, 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 BP15 BYW registered?

BP15 BYW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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