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FM15 ZRN

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,679 mi
Last recorded136,679 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 ZRN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 136,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 136,679 miles

Central Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 123,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2024 111,457 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 96,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jul 2020 49,281 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has large cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,387 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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FM15 ZRN is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 ZRN, 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 FM15 ZRN registered?

FM15 ZRN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2015.

Is FM15 ZRN safe to buy?

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