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FA15 TXG

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,849 mi
Last recorded100,849 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 TXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 89,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 11 May 2023 73,340 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,166 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,940 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,269 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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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FA15 TXG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA15 TXG, 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 FA15 TXG registered?

FA15 TXG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is FA15 TXG safe to buy?

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