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BV15 BYZ

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,910 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,432 miles

emmission emissions to clean to register. engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 45,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads ..measure discs? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,992 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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BV15 BYZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV15 BYZ, 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 BV15 BYZ registered?

BV15 BYZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 August 2015.

Is BV15 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 BYZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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