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C7 EDX

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 EDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 115,190 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small registration plates fitted

tpms light on

Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2025 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box snapped off (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2024 90,075 miles

Factory fitted undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,789 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 73,784 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,683 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 39,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,887 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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C7 EDX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C7 EDX, 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 C7 EDX registered?

C7 EDX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 February 2015.

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