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KO15 DWC

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,429 mi
Last recorded190,429 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO15 DWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 190,429 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2024 155,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 133,609 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has a lot of movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Parking brake warning light on when released

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,534 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 Jun 2020 52,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective inflation kit expired ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,825 miles

Offside Front tyre punctured

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 DWC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DWC, 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 KO15 DWC registered?

KO15 DWC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is KO15 DWC safe to buy?

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