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DE15 RVT

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,361 mi
Last recorded146,361 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 RVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,361 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 146,210 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin turbo too dpf flange clamp (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo too dpf flange clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 133,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 16 Mar 2024 120,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 108,256 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 108,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

drivetrain defective indicator lit

Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 72,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 72,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 58,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,256 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2018 44,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers smearing slightly

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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DE15 RVT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE15 RVT, 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 DE15 RVT registered?

DE15 RVT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2015.

Is DE15 RVT safe to buy?

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