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FM15 ZPS

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,644 mi
Last recorded127,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 ZPS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 127,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 120,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 111,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 111,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,198 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2019 79,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section fractured (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,592 miles

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

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

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 ZPS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

FM15 ZPS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2015.

Is FM15 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 ZPS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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