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KO15 AZU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,208 mi
Last recorded56,208 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO15 AZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 48,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear tyre has cracked on the outer side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,261 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 35,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 14,437 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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KO15 AZU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KO15 AZU, 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 KO15 AZU registered?

KO15 AZU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2015.

Is KO15 AZU safe to buy?

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