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DC15 GXE

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,454 mi
Last recorded160,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 GXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 160,454 miles

rear tyres worn low-front brake pads wearing low-front suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-nsf shocker damp-nsf link slight play-

Pass 25 Jun 2025 154,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 134,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,949 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 126,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision buckle missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,142 miles

Rear oil leak at osr drive shaft seal

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 91,331 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,562 miles

suspect front brake pads are worn

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,819 miles

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

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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DC15 GXE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DC15 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC15 GXE registered?

DC15 GXE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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