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HV15 UVL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,047 mi
Last recorded86,047 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV15 UVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,905 miles

Nearside Front fog lens broken

Fail 8 Oct 2025 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 71,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,462 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear advise large imbalance across the park brake axle

Fail 3 Oct 2023 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear advise large imbalance across the park brake axle

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,503 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the swept area n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 61,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt and buckle wont latch (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the swept area n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Fail 28 Sep 2021 57,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre rft

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre rft

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2020 54,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid add water to reservoir (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre rft

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre rft

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 42,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UVL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UVL, 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 HV15 UVL registered?

HV15 UVL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is HV15 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV15 UVL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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