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EU15 XLZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,863 mi
Last recorded68,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU15 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,765 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,914 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 47,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 27,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 27,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,160 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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EU15 XLZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLZ, 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 EU15 XLZ registered?

EU15 XLZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is EU15 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU15 XLZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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