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FE15 ELC

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,492 mi
Last recorded63,492 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE15 ELC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,492 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 63,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,298 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 10,133 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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FE15 ELC is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FE15 ELC, 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 FE15 ELC registered?

FE15 ELC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is FE15 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE15 ELC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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