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HX51 MER

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,441 mi
Last recorded116,441 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 MER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 98,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 52,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,867 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HX51 MER is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX51 MER, 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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HX51 MER is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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