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GF15 XMU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 XMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,130 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 105,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe attachment impact damaged and cracked, located through o/s/f wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch cover missing

Fail 31 Mar 2025 95,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x deep cuts on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe attachment impact damaged and cracked, located through o/s/f wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f wheel arch cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2023 78,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,117 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,903 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 62,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Signs of run flat damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 55,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Signs of run flat damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,254 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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GF15 XMU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 GF15 XMU, 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 GF15 XMU registered?

GF15 XMU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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