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FV15 VBY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 VBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,156 miles

Bonnet damage but not affecting operation or likely to cause injury

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 95,156 miles

Bonnet damage but not affecting operation or likely to cause injury

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,933 miles

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

Front dust covers on both shock absorbers incomplete

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reads1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reads 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,667 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 28,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 VBY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBY, 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 FV15 VBY registered?

FV15 VBY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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