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FR09 BEX

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,732 mi
Last recorded106,732 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 BEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 106,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,456 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 83,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 55,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 38,760 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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FR09 BEX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FR09 BEX, 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 FR09 BEX registered?

FR09 BEX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is FR09 BEX safe to buy?

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