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C5 HCN

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,780 mi
Last recorded106,780 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 100,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 90,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 86,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 82,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,397 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres across center 3 quarters (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking/wearing across center surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,453 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,172 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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C5 HCN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C5 HCN, 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 C5 HCN registered?

C5 HCN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is C5 HCN safe to buy?

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