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FV15 XYB

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,863 mi
Last recorded134,863 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 134,863 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AT REAR

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,705 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Service brake 54% (ALL LOCK) Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Sep 2023 100,826 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,889 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,100 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge too second layer (5.2.3 (e))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 54,100 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,298 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,024 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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FV15 XYB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV15 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

FV15 XYB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is FV15 XYB safe to buy?

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