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M444 NBB

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,068 mi
Last recorded113,068 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 NBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,068 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower arm bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,584 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Perishing - 205/55/16

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 105,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Perishing - 205/55/16

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,740 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,844 miles

all brake disks coroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,098 miles

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

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

wiper blades deteriorated

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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M444 NBB is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M444 NBB, 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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M444 NBB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2015.

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