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G18 BPU

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 BPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 104,412 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,519 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 67,518 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s + o/s lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,500 miles

tyres getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2020 31,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 27,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,888 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 20,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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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G18 BPU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G18 BPU, 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 G18 BPU registered?

G18 BPU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2015.

Is G18 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 BPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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