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C23 CLW

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 CLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 85,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing the outer edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 73,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 64,949 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 55,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,855 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT FROM VEHICLE DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 44,855 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT FROM VEHICLE DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 36,569 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 36,465 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C23 CLW is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C23 CLW, 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 C23 CLW registered?

C23 CLW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2015.

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