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DA15 XAU

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,379 mi
Last recorded89,379 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 XAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,379 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 89,379 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,121 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,533 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 74,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,291 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 58,291 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,577 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 48,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 42,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 42,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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DA15 XAU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DA15 XAU, 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 DA15 XAU registered?

DA15 XAU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is DA15 XAU safe to buy?

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