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GIL 1451

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1451
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,590 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 84,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,180 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 78,948 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,370 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FLEXI IN POOR CONDITION

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,458 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,419 miles

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

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

Rear Differential

Fail 11 Nov 2019 58,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Differential

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,701 miles

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

emissions undetected peak

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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GIL 1451 is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GIL 1451, 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 GIL 1451 registered?

GIL 1451 is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is GIL 1451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 1451 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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