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M13 PVL

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 PVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 137,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 133,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,009 miles

Front both sides suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 115,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 91,166 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,335 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 93,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure pad (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,387 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,457 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,669 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2021 49,284 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 45,180 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,384 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,126 miles

Manufacture covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 68,763 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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M13 PVL is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M13 PVL, 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 M13 PVL registered?

M13 PVL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2015.

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