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DB04 RDO

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 RDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 102,717 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 102,717 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 96,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,604 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,604 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 74,902 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit wheel removal for closer inspection recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,962 miles

All seat belts plugged in upon arrival, air bags would be activated unnecessarily and may not be covered by insurance

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn heavily and unevenly (stepped) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant tank empty upon arrival

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,962 miles

All seat belts plugged in upon arrival, air bags would be activated unnecessarily and may not be covered by insurance

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn heavily and unevenly (stepped) on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant tank empty upon arrival

Fail 6 Jan 2021 64,931 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,600 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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DB04 RDO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DB04 RDO, 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 DB04 RDO registered?

DB04 RDO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2015.

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