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2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,083 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 117,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 111,825 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 109,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,210 miles

Rear Seat Belts cannot be inspected due to excessive load

Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Seat Belts cannot be inspected due to excessive load

Pass 23 Oct 2021 104,617 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 104,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,569 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,376 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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EU51 OUT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU51 OUT, 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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EU51 OUT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2015.

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