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GV15 VMT

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,213 mi
Last recorded156,213 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 VMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 156,213 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 142,696 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 142,696 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 133,574 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 133,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 124,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,236 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 83,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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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GV15 VMT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV15 VMT, 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 GV15 VMT registered?

GV15 VMT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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