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DF15 AKO

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 AKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 79,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,884 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 61,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively and tensioner worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,395 miles

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

Nearside side panal damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff securing bushes slightly deterioted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,705 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 34,705 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (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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DF15 AKO is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF15 AKO, 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 DF15 AKO registered?

DF15 AKO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2015.

Is DF15 AKO safe to buy?

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