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KW15 EBF

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,399 mi
Last recorded80,399 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW15 EBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,399 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around rear differential seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded, worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes covered in plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower main control arm bushes are cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are very cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre wearing thin on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, but not excessive. (coming through undertray.) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arms are cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,399 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around rear differential seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded, worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes covered in plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower main control arm bushes are cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are very cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre wearing thin on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, but not excessive. (coming through undertray.) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded, worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arms are cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,125 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,125 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,609 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 66,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,276 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 45,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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KW15 EBF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KW15 EBF, 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 KW15 EBF registered?

KW15 EBF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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