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F16 SLE

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,362 mi
Last recorded131,362 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 SLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 120,914 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2024 110,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 102,580 miles

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

all under trays covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 93,043 miles

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

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

all under tray and covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 82,726 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

all under trays and covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 82,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

all under trays and covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,749 miles

Offside Rear lamp loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,400 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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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F16 SLE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel 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 F16 SLE, 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 F16 SLE registered?

F16 SLE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is F16 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 SLE 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.

Does F16 SLE have outstanding finance?

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