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FG15 BVP

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 BVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 125,763 miles

Nearside DRL lamp not working

Fail 30 Aug 2025 125,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,353 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 110,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,927 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 81,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

head lights clouded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,268 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre bald throughout entire circumference

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Tread on 3.00mm and bald throughout entire circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 52,048 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre bald throughout entire circumference

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Tread on 3.00mm and bald throughout entire circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 17,214 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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FG15 BVP is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG15 BVP, 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 FG15 BVP registered?

FG15 BVP is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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