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GY15 BVT

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 BVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 125,337 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 125,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 105,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 95,101 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,960 miles

Coolant level low

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlight lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 255/35/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 255/35/R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlight lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GY15 BVT 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 66.7%.

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 GY15 BVT, 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 GY15 BVT registered?

GY15 BVT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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