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HV15 NVF

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,994 mi
Last recorded143,994 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV15 NVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 143,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 137,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,760 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 109,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/50 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,994 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 102,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,088 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 78,540 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 8 May 2019 52,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,945 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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HV15 NVF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV15 NVF, 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 HV15 NVF registered?

HV15 NVF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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