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MA15 PWV

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA15 PWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,060 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 37,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 37,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 13,703 miles

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Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp been modified (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp been modified (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 13,703 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp been modified (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity lamp been modified (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 6,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 4,066 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 4,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA15 PWV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA15 PWV, 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 MA15 PWV registered?

MA15 PWV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is MA15 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA15 PWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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