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FR03 MAZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,844 mi
Last recorded125,844 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,844 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jul 2025 125,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2025 120,607 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 102,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 73,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,380 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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FR03 MAZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FR03 MAZ, 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 FR03 MAZ registered?

FR03 MAZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2015.

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