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FV15 KUW

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 KUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 116,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 116,179 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,555 miles

Front windscreen damaged (stone chip)

Fail 23 Jan 2025 107,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front windscreen damaged (stone chip)

Pass 3 May 2024 106,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 106,596 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and rear /205 /55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 90,449 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 90,449 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 78,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 78,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,631 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 31,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FV15 KUW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV15 KUW, 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 FV15 KUW registered?

FV15 KUW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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The MOT history for FV15 KUW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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