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GU15 SBZ

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,441 mi
Last recorded113,441 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU15 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,441 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 113,441 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 95,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 60,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 60,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 41,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,551 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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GU15 SBZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU15 SBZ, 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 GU15 SBZ registered?

GU15 SBZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is GU15 SBZ safe to buy?

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