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KE15 FVZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,883 mi
Last recorded137,883 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE15 FVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 137,883 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 137,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 131,253 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,937 miles

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

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

emissions peak not detected

tpms light on

Fail 31 Aug 2023 122,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

emissions peak not detected

tpms light on

Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,192 miles

Windscreen stone chip centre lower area....

Fail 17 Aug 2022 114,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lamps inop'......... (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside inner almost to metal.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day time running light inop' .........

Windscreen stone chip centre lower area....

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,289 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,873 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,431 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,431 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,995 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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KE15 FVZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KE15 FVZ, 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 KE15 FVZ registered?

KE15 FVZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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