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FG15 XTV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 XTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 71,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 64,580 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,115 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 60,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY INSECURE AND BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY DISTORTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY DISTORTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,071 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 52,909 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to test rear belts (7.1.2 (d))

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

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2022 42,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,399 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 14,284 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 XTV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTV, 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 FG15 XTV registered?

FG15 XTV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2015.

Is FG15 XTV safe to buy?

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