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FM15 CLF

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,766 mi
Last recorded112,766 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 CLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears approx 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 101,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,113 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 94,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,445 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,505 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,992 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Unable to check rear seats or rear seat belts due to bicycle in rear load area

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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FM15 CLF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM15 CLF, 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 FM15 CLF registered?

FM15 CLF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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