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KB55 ALB

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,627 mi
Last recorded88,627 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 ALB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,627 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,167 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,099 miles

car cut out 3 times when checking n/s headlamp

Fail 17 Jan 2023 50,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low refecor bezel loose and relocated (4.1.2 (a))

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

car cut out 3 times when checking n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 39,055 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 25,275 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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KB55 ALB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KB55 ALB, 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 KB55 ALB registered?

KB55 ALB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2015.

Is KB55 ALB safe to buy?

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