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BU15 WVZ

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,301 mi
Last recorded37,301 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 37,301 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 37,297 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 34,735 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 34,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 32,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 28,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 26,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 24,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,466 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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BU15 WVZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU15 WVZ, 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 BU15 WVZ registered?

BU15 WVZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is BU15 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 WVZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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