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BR04 DRV

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,975 mi
Last recorded121,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 DRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 100,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 95,716 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 90,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,046 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 87,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,749 miles

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

Front front tyres wearing lower on outer edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber boot dropped down

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3.0mm

Offside Rear tyre worn below 3.0mm

front exhaust flexible joint,outer mesh covering deteriated,pipe sercure

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,850 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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BR04 DRV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel 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 BR04 DRV, 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 BR04 DRV registered?

BR04 DRV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is BR04 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 DRV 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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