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FP15 XMU

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 XMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2026 85,976 miles

undertrays restricting view

Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,630 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 40,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 32,755 miles

Front Wiper Smearing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,628 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,727 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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FP15 XMU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP15 XMU, 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 FP15 XMU registered?

FP15 XMU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is FP15 XMU safe to buy?

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