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EU15 XLV

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,821 mi
Last recorded131,821 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU15 XLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 131,821 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 131,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,566 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,185 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,582 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking not excessive looks like coming from drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,397 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 66,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 44,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,437 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder and has cut in outer sidewall but still meets MOT requirements

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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EU15 XLV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU15 XLV, 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 EU15 XLV registered?

EU15 XLV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is EU15 XLV safe to buy?

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