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MA13 VVV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 VVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 113,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3-4 mm approx, lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,794 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 62,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,740 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,118 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 45,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 38,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 30,860 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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MA13 VVV 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 81%.

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 MA13 VVV, 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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MA13 VVV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2015.

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